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.
EPA: Will Trump opt for an insider or a fresh face?
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JAPAN: Young people less interested in climate than rest of nation
Young people in Japan are less interested in climate change than the rest of the country, according to several recent surveys.
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GERMANY: Nuclear plants can seek damages for shutdown — court
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.
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MEXICO: Nation moves to protect Pacific islands
Mexico yesterday moved to protect islands off the Pacific coast by establishing a new marine biosphere reserve.
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WISCONSIN: Resources agency head defends privatization plan
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.
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TOXICS: Asbestos use dropped 16% in 2015 — USGS
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.
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WATER POLLUTION: Potomac sheen traced to Md. power plant
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.
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AUTOS: Toyota steps up hybrid development
Toyota Motor Corp. will expand the development of its hybrid technology to speed the introduction of lower-emission engines, the company said today.
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NATURAL GAS: No injuries reported after explosion at Wyo. plant
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.
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RENEWABLES: Google to run solely on wind, solar in 2017
Technology giant Google has said its data centers will run on 100 percent renewable energy by next year.
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WATER POLLUTION: Navajo Nation files $160M claim in Gold King spill
The Navajo Nation yesterday filed a claim for over $160 million from the federal government for damages related to the Gold King mine disaster.
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AGRICULTURE: Chickpeas, lentils could restore soil — U.N.
A United Nations body announced yesterday that sowing more chickpeas, lentils and other pulses could help stabilize soils around the world.
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PEOPLE: Meet the man who picks the 80-foot Capitol Christmas Tree
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.
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WILDLIFE: Judges allow hunters' lawsuit against FWS elephant trophy ban
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.
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REGULATIONS: Chamber rallies support for reform bill
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.
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LEADERSHIP: Luján gets another term at campaign helm as Dems fill slots
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.
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COAL: McConnell yields on miner benefits; greens press cleanup bill
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.
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ENERGY POLICY: Ryan casts doubt on reform package
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.
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ENERGY POLICY: Daines urges Trump to nix climate rule, approve Keystone XL
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.
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WHITE HOUSE: Rep. Massie expresses interest in science post
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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