WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Trump Offshore Drilling Plan Could Generate 4,000+ Oil Spills * WASHINGTONThe Trump administration's proposal to dramatically ramp up offshore oil drilling could lead to 4,232 oil spills, dumping 12.1 million gallons of oil into ocean waters, according to an analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity. The Center's spill analysis of Trump's draft 2026-2031 le  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating a New Year with Republicans' New Tax Cuts * Washington, D.C. Thanks to President Trump, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and congressional Republicans, instead of dreading a massive tax hike, Americans rang in the New Year excited to have more money in their pockets and more opportunities to get ahead in 2026. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act will benefit middle-cl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. The agency has pushed the original deadline of January 7, 2026, to February 6, 2026. The proposal, titled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline," seeks to provide more t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Foreign Billionaires Are Investing in American Energy Lawsuits By Alexander Stevens Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) involves outside investors providing nonrecourse funding to plaintiffs in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment, treating it as a high-return alternative asset class in a multibillion-dollar industry. The loophole stems from structuring these arrangements as "prepai  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New Aviation Training Program to Create 45 New Jobs in Pueblo, Meet Growing Nationwide Need for Aviation Maintenance Technicians Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced state support   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * One year later: Fedorchak's deregulation agenda delivers results * One year after Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) urged then President-elect Donald Trump and Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum to roll back the Biden administration's 20 most damaging energy regulations, Fedorchak's call for reform has delivered meaningful action that restores common sense to federal energy policy. "  more

TAGUIG, Philippines, Jan. 7 -- The Philippines Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * PH innovators, firms, and youth advocates earn multiple recognition at ASEAN Energy Awards 2025 The Philippines secured multiple recognitions at the 2025 ASEAN Energy Awards, held on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, underscoring the country's growing momentum in energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable energy managem  more