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EPA: Will Trump opt for an insider or a fresh face?

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As President-elect Donald Trump's team considers its options for U.S. EPA administrator, it's weighing the advantages of picking an agency expert versus a Beltway outsider, according to sources close to the transition.

JAPAN: Young people less interested in climate than rest of nation

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Young people in Japan are less interested in climate change than the rest of the country, according to several recent surveys.

GERMANY: Nuclear plants can seek damages for shutdown — court

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German power plants closed after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster may seek compensation from the government, according to a ruling by the country's highest court.

MEXICO: Nation moves to protect Pacific islands

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Mexico yesterday moved to protect islands off the Pacific coast by establishing a new marine biosphere reserve.

WISCONSIN: Resources agency head defends privatization plan

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The head of Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has defended a mass reorganization of the department, claiming that relying heavily on consultants to draft permits — among other changes — will adequately protect the environment.

TOXICS: Asbestos use dropped 16% in 2015 — USGS

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The U.S. Geological Survey has cataloged a gradual decline in domestic consumption of the carcinogenic mineral asbestos in 2015, even as the chloralkali industry took a larger chunk of the pie.

WATER POLLUTION: Potomac sheen traced to Md. power plant

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The recent oily sheen spotted on the Potomac River has been traced back to NRG Energy Inc.'s power plant in Dickerson, Md., according to U.S. EPA.

AUTOS: Toyota steps up hybrid development

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Toyota Motor Corp. will expand the development of its hybrid technology to speed the introduction of lower-emission engines, the company said today.

NATURAL GAS: No injuries reported after explosion at Wyo. plant

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No injuries were reported after an explosion and fire occurred at a natural gas facility in western Wyoming yesterday afternoon. Two employees were at the site at the time.

RENEWABLES: Google to run solely on wind, solar in 2017

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Technology giant Google has said its data centers will run on 100 percent renewable energy by next year.

WATER POLLUTION: Navajo Nation files $160M claim in Gold King spill

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The Navajo Nation yesterday filed a claim for over $160 million from the federal government for damages related to the Gold King mine disaster.

AGRICULTURE: Chickpeas, lentils could restore soil — U.N.

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A United Nations body announced yesterday that sowing more chickpeas, lentils and other pulses could help stabilize soils around the world.

PEOPLE: Meet the man who picks the 80-foot Capitol Christmas Tree

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Back in July, Capitol Grounds Superintendent Ted Bechtol selected an 80-foot Engelmann spruce from the Payette National Forest in Idaho. Today, that tree will officially become the Capitol Christmas Tree when it is lit on the Capitol lawn at 5 p.m.

WILDLIFE: Judges allow hunters' lawsuit against FWS elephant trophy ban

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Federal appellate judges today ruled that hunting advocates can bring a lawsuit challenging the Fish and Wildlife Service's ban on importing elephant trophies from Tanzania.

REGULATIONS: Chamber rallies support for reform bill

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has rallied hundreds of associations from multiple industry sectors to urge quick consideration of legislation to reform federal rulemaking.

LEADERSHIP: Luján gets another term at campaign helm as Dems fill slots

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House Democrats last night backed Rep. Ben Ray Luján for another two-year term as head of their campaign arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, despite the disappointing 2016 election cycle.

COAL: McConnell yields on miner benefits; greens press cleanup bill

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After months of uncertainty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wants to rescue retired union coal miner health care benefits in Congress' forthcoming stopgap spending deal.

ENERGY POLICY: Ryan casts doubt on reform package

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House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) suggested today that congressional leaders may punt on finalizing the energy conference report, which as of last night appeared to be just inches from the goal line.

ENERGY POLICY: Daines urges Trump to nix climate rule, approve Keystone XL

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Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines today appealed to President-elect Donald Trump's promise to bring back jobs by outlining a list of executive actions Trump could undertake on day one.

WHITE HOUSE: Rep. Massie expresses interest in science post

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Tea party favorite Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said today the Trump transition team had not approached him for a job, despite rumors he is under consideration for director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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