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As gas prices surge, Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct'
The president asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether big oil companies were fueling a spike in gas prices.
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Senate confirms Biden's pick to lead E.P.A.
Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out the president’s agenda of fighting climate change.
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Native Americans ‘Left out in the cold' under Trump press Biden for action
After showing political clout in the 2020 election, tribal communities are hoping for more attention and money to address their long-running problems with poverty, health care and other issues.
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The NYT Climate Desk looks ahead to 2021
After a year when climate-related disasters seemed to become the norm, the team will be monitoring a 2021 that is pivotal for the world.
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Biden announces climate team
The president-elect said he has chosen a team that prioritizes making clean energy jobs and environmental protection a cornerstone of his economic plans.
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Biden to pick Michael Regan, North Carolina environment regulator, to head E.P.A.
Mr. Biden also has been under pressure to make his cabinet choices more racially diverse. If confirmed, Mr. Regan is expected to bring a strong focus on racial equity to the agency.
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Biden to pick Brenda Mallory to run the Council on Environmental Quality
The office, the Council on Environmental Quality, is expected to have an expanded focus on environmental justice under Ms. Mallory, an environmental lawyer.
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