D.C. Federal Judge Rejects Corps Permit for Dakota Access Pipeline Mary B. Powers March 26, 2020 No Comments Judge orders agency to do new environmental review in case brought by tribe, but did not order a halt to current operation.Read More
Warren Buffett Pulls $3B Canada Gas Line Stake Scott Van Voorhis March 18, 2020 No Comments Mega-investor cites rising nationwwide environmental protest but owners seek new money and will proceed.Read More
Energy Energy Policy Bill Hits a Snag in the Senate Pam McFarland March 16, 2020 No Comments Wide-ranging measure stalls because of squabble over procedural issue.Read More
Environmental Regulations Skirmishing Continues Over Proposed NEPA Rules Revisions Tom Ichniowski February 24, 2020 No Comments Industry officials praise changes as way to speed project reviews; critics blast plan as rollback for key environmental law.Read More
Water Infrastructure EPA Approves New WIFIA Loan to Florida Water Agency Tom Ichniowski February 19, 2020 No Comments Loan to agency in Kissimmee is EPA's 16th since its first WIFIA loan approval, in 2018.Read More
Delayed Fed OK of Big US Offshore Wind Farm Puts Power Start Date at Risk Mary B. Powers February 16, 2020 No Comments Massachusetts politicians cite Trump interference in late award of project EIS, even as power costs are shown to drop further.Read More
Water Resources Infrastructure Corps 2020 Plan Funds New Dredging Program on Gulf Coast Tom Ichniowski February 13, 2020 No Comments Pilot program includes $378 million for Mobile harbor, south Louisiana projects.Read More
Highly Toxic Federal Plutonium Plant Comes Down After 20-Year Cleanup Tim Newcomb February 12, 2020 No Comments Complex $1.2-billion demolition led by CH2M of former plant finishes as Trump Administration proposes big 2021 funding cut at DOE Hanford site.Read More
States Hope to Reset the Climate Dial Before It's Too Late Pam McFarland February 12, 2020 No Comments Despite partisan rancor over climate change at the national level, state energy officials recognize the need to be proactive in developing and implementing plans to address it.Read More
Residents Sue to Stop Development of Former San Francisco Navy Base Mary B. Powers February 12, 2020 No Comments Plaintiffs seek $2 billion in damages from feds, residential developer and consulting firm over alleged site cleanup flaws.Read More