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Plant a trillion trees: U.S. Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix
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Plant a trillion trees: U.S. Republicans offer fossil-friendly climate fix

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday proposed legislation setting a goal for the United States to plant a trillion trees by 2050 to fight global warming, a plan intended to address climate change by sucking carbon out of the air instead of by cutting emissions.

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GM says it favors fuel-efficiency rules based on historic rates

GM says it favors fuel-efficiency rules based on historic rates

General Motors Co backs an annual increase in fuel-efficiency standards based on "historic rates" rather than tough Obama era rules or a Trump administration proposal that would freeze requirements, according to a federal filing made public on Monday.

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White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California
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White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California

The Trump administration on Thursday will move to revoke California's authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposes weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards.
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Trump moves to block state climate rules and lawsuits tied to fossil fuel emissions

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Trump’s pick for EPA general counsel lacks regulatory and courtroom experience but moves ahead in Senate vote

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A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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NRC denies full hearing on Palisades nuclear restart challenge

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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Montana youth climate lawsuit

One lawyer's groundbreaking work in shaping climate law

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Electric vehicles are helping Nepal clean up its deadly air