Environmental Politics

Alleged ‘Deal’ Offer From Trump Could Save Big Oil $110 Billion: Study

"A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry $110bn in tax breaks if he returns to the White House, an analysis suggests."

Source: Guardian, 05/20/2024

"A Second Trump Presidency Would Target IEA's Green Focus, Advisers Say"

"Donald Trump would likely push to replace the head of the International Energy Agency if he wins the U.S. presidential election to shift the energy watchdog's focus back to maximizing fossil fuel output instead of fighting climate change, according to people familiar with the matter."

Source: Reuters, 05/20/2024

Newsom Calls Trump Bid For $1 Billion From Oil Industry ‘Open Corruption’

"California Governor Gavin Newsom called former President Donald Trump's request for $1 billion from the oil industry to support his reelection campaign "open corruption." Newsom, a Democrat, made the accusation in a speech Thursday at the Vatican Climate Summit, where he addressed other governors, mayors and civic and faith leaders from around the world."

Source: Courthouse News, 05/17/2024

"DeSantis Signs Bill Scrubbing ‘Climate Change’ From Florida Law"

"Florida will eliminate climate change as a priority in making energy policy decisions, despite the threats it faces from powerful hurricanes, extreme heat and worsening toxic algae blooms."

Source: Washington Post, 05/16/2024

"Republican States Sue EPA, California Over EV Truck Mandate"

"A coalition of Republican state attorneys general on Tuesday announced two lawsuits against the Biden administration and the state of California challenging emissions rules for trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles."

Source: The Hill, 05/15/2024

"Trump Pledges To Scrap Offshore Wind Projects On ‘Day One’ Of Presidency"

"Donald Trump has vowed to immediately halt offshore wind energy projects “on day one” of a new term as US president, in his most explicit threat yet to the industry and the latest in a series of promises to undo key aspects of the transition to cleaner energy."

Source: Guardian, 05/15/2024

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