Sunday, February 23, 2025

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Officials in Malaysia have announced that they will take action against fraud in the export of used cooking oil.

Malaysia's deputy commodities minister said that it would crack down on fraud within the used cooking oil sector, while western governments investigated whether the shipments of biofuels from Asia contained virgin oil.

The EPA chief wants to recover $20 billion in climate funding

He said that the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to terminate contracts signed by the previous administration for the distribution of $20 billion in grant funds to fund clean energy…

Texas industry asks EPA for state approval of carbon storage projects

Texas oil, gas, and industrial groups asked the new EPA Administrator on Tuesday to expedite Texas' request for the approval of carbon capture and storage project instead of the Federal Government, in order to boost private investment…

Senators introduce resolution to repeal Biden methane fees rule

The U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a resolution on Tuesday to overturn Biden's administration's proposed methane emission fee, which was one of the last measures taken by the former Environmental Protection…

US Democratic lawmakers ask Trump about his blockage of federal grants for clean energy

U.S. Democratic legislators Friday sent letters asking two federal agencies to explain why federal funds were frozen on clean energy investments and federal funds that would lower energy costs for American customers.

Senate Democrats question EPA's blocking of federal grants committed

Senate Democrats asked the newly confirmed Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin on Friday to explain why his agency frozen federal funds already committed to grantees. They claimed the agency had violated federal law.

Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies

According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led an organization opposed to ethanol mandates as well as farm subsidies.

Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies

According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led a group that opposed ethanol mandates as well as farm subsidies.

Biden prevents clawback of 84% of IRA Clean Energy Grants

A White House official confirmed on Friday that the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden has protected around 84% or $96.7 billion worth of clean energy grants made by its signature climate legislation…

US pressures EU to align LNG methane regulations

A letter obtained by showed that U.S. officials redoubled their efforts to convince EU counterparts that shipments of liquefied gas meeting current U.S. regulations on methane would automatically meet the new European standards for gas imports.

Biogas credit slump tied to proposed waiver of supply mandates

Traders and market participants report that the prices for credits for cellulosic production of biofuels fell to their lowest level in more than a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed…

Palm oil suffers heavy losses in Dalian competitors oils

The prices of vegetable oils rivals in Dalian have been falling heavily, which has led to a fall in the palm oil futures in Malaysia for a second consecutive session. By midday, the benchmark palm oil…

US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies

The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies implemented by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.

US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies

The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies proposed by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.

As Biden's term ends, the US introduces a methane tax on gas and oil emitters.

The U.S. administration of President Joe Biden finalized on Tuesday a fee for large oil and gas companies to reduce emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas. However, the incoming Trump presidency is likely to scrap the fee.

What are the differences between Trump and Harris' energy policies?

Both Donald Trump, a Republican, and Kamala Harrias are Democrats. They both want to increase production while keeping prices low for consumers. The main difference is that Harris wants to favor clean…

US Supreme Court will not halt EPA power plant emission rule

The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to suspend a new federal regulation targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired plants, despite the requests of many states and industry groups. This…

Biden Administration spending climate cash quickly as Trump threatens cancel it

If Donald Trump wins the Nov. 5 presidential election, he has promised to cancel all funds that have not been spent from President Joe Biden’s climate law. Biden administration officials say that the majority…

How Trump will try to undo Biden's environmental legacy

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Donald Trump, the presidential hopeful, has outlined an energy policy that focuses on maximizing U.S. power and fuel output. This includes dismantling Biden's main efforts to combat climate change. The…

Biden administration finalizes the solar lands plan and touts progress

The administration of U.S. president Joe Biden announced on Thursday that it had finalized plans to expand solar power on federal lands across 11 western states. This is part of an overall push to accelerate…

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