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U.S. refinery workers head to Washington to urge biofuels reform

U.S. refinery workers head to Washington to urge biofuels reform

A delegation of workers from U.S. oil refining companies that oppose the nation's biofuels policy converged on Washington on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers to find a way to lessen the regulation's costs without hurting corn farmers and makers of the alternative fuels.
Causes
10 U.S. states object to EPA reducing Harley-Davidson emissions penalty

10 U.S. states object to EPA reducing Harley-Davidson emissions penalty

Ten U.S. states and the District of Columbia said Thursday they are challenging a decision by the Trump administration to drop a requirement that Harley-Davidson Inc spend $3 million to reduce air pollution under settlement the Obama administration announced.
EPA chief riles ethanol advocates with call for biofuels policy reform

EPA chief riles ethanol advocates with call for biofuels policy reform

The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday that the recent bankruptcy of a Pennsylvania oil refiner was evidence the nation's biofuel policy needs an overhaul in comments that infuriated biofuels advocates.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Church leaders launch guide to challenge fossil fuel financiers through faith and law

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Intensive farming depletes European and UK soils, weakening climate defenses

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Shell plastic plant's nighttime flaring alarms Pennsylvania residents and draws regulatory scrutiny

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How fragile power grids and extreme weather combined to cause Europe’s biggest blackout in decades

Regenerative agriculture drought resilience

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, report warns of “greenwashing”

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Nuclear revival plan faces obstacles at Tennessee Valley Authority

CLIMATE
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Trump White House tells agencies to ignore climate costs when writing rules

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Trump’s energy strategy backfires as oil falters and renewables stall