 Energy & Environment |
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Biden restores some, but not all, ESA protections |
The Biden administration finalized a rule on Thursday that reverses some Trump-era rollbacks of protections for endangered species — but left others in place. |
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The administration reversed Trump-era changes that allowed economic impacts to be considered when deciding whether to grant a species endangered status – and protections. It also restored protections for "threatened" species — which are at less risk of extinction than "endangered" species. "These revisions underscore our commitment to using all of the tools available to help halt declines and stabilize populations of the species most at-risk," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Director Martha Williams said in a written statement. But, environmental advocates expressed disappointment about some Trump-era measures that were left in, such as those that allowed for some damage to species' habitats. "The Biden administration needs to protect more habitat, not less. We need the administration to increase protections for biodiversity, not abandon them. The president has the power, and we need him to use it," Sierra Club President and CEO Ben Jealous said in a written statement. Read more at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. |
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How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: |
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A federal court struck down a Biden administration rule Wednesday night requiring states and cities to set climate targets for transportation. |
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| The closure of the Port of Baltimore due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge could have major implications for coal exports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). |
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Critics are warning that the recent government funding bill's newly extended nuclear power liability cap could impact safety and prevent survivors from getting adequate compensation in the case of an accident. |
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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The battle over Congress's role in repairing a landmark bridge in Baltimore is already heating up on Capitol Hill, just days after it collapsed. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told (NPR) Yellen warns China's surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets (CNBC) This grass has toxic effects on US livestock, and it's spreading (Grist) - Meet the writers pitching Hollywood studios on climate change stories (The Los Angeles Times)
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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Abortion-rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a long-dormant law to enforce a nationwide abortion ban. Read more |
| Former President Trump — in lashing out against the daughter of hush money trial Judge Juan Merchan — pointed to a social media account that is no longer connected to Loren Merchan, according to a court spokesperson. Read more |
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