What Harris could mean for environmental policy

July 26, 2024

Energy and Environment

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Biden to commit $575 million to making coastal communities more resilient to climate change

The Biden administration is committing $575 million to making coastal and Great Lakes communities more resilient to climate change.

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‘Extreme’ California fires could mark dangerous turning point in wildfire season

Massive wildfires are engulfing Northern California, destroying buildings and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes.

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In other news

Let’s read The Hill from a different angle:

House Republicans stumble, spending fight becomes temporary

House Republicans have shifted their focus to a debate over whether to fund the government through December or next year after their hopes of passing 12 one-year budget bills before the August recess collapsed.

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Upcoming news topics and events to watch:

Wednesday:

of Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources It would be heldmeetingConsiderManchin-Barrasso Authorization Bill
of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation meet to consider Several bills on the following topics: Heat stroke and marine conservation.
of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee It would be heldHearing To Environmental impact of chemical 6PPD Used to prevent tire damage
of Senate Budget Committee It would be heldHearing To The future of electric vehicles
of Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee It would be heldHearingupon public transport

Thursday:

of Senate Appropriations Committee Intention Raise the price on funding billsinclude Funding the Department of Energy

What we’re reading

News highlights from other media on energy issues, the environment, and other topics:

Replaced by another person Repeated floodsVermont renters have few optionsVT Digger/Vermont Public Radio)
Scientist, deep sea miner Controversy over the discovery of “dark oxygen” (E&E News)
Rolls Royce Water Purifier It has enthusiastic supporters. Why should the EPA be concerned?Los Angeles Times)

Others read

Two big stories currently on The Hill:

House Republicans slam Vance as Trump’s VP nominee: ‘worst choice’

Several House Republicans have privately criticized former President Trump’s choice of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate, warning that the choice could hurt rather than help the party’s chances of winning the presidential election in November. read more

FBI Director sparks controversy by doubting Trump’s gun laws

FBI Director Christopher Wray caused an uproar this week when he cast doubt on former President Trump’s claim that he was shot during the July 13 assassination attempt. read more