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ExxonMobil Floats $100B CO2 Storage Project For Houston Industrial Zone

Project would send captured carbon dioxide emissions into geologic formations below Gulf of Mexico

April 21, 2021

Proposed storage in Gulf of Mexico formations for energy giant and regional emitters comes as feds tout plan for 25 clean energy demo plants in impacted fossil-fuel hubs.

Environmental Policy

White House, Congress Accelerate Push To Fix Widespread PFAS Pollution

Mary B. Powers

April 21, 2021

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Feds promise millions more for study, cleanup and control of 'forever' chemicals,' joining states in ramped-up scrutiny; EPA tasked to develop whole agency strategy by mid August, but Wisconsin manufacturers sue state over planned regulation

Companies

Water-Waste Giants Veolia and Suez End Battle, Agree to Combine

Debra K. Rubin

April 12, 2021

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Boosted Suez offer propels $44B revenue global player, but antitrust scrutiny looms in some countries where both operate

Biden Administration

Biden Fiscal 2022 Budget Framework Has Climate, Infrastructure Focus

Tom Ichniowski

April 9, 2021

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All departments, agencies would get spending hike—except Army Corps civil works.

Clean Energy Development

Commercial Floating Wind Power Growth On Strong Global Pace

Peter Reina

April 8, 2021

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UK, site of world's first operating commercial facility in deep water, announces plan to drive 1 GW of floating power by 2030; US efforts on west coast and Maine progress on slower track

Federal Court Throws Out Two Trump-Eased Clean Air Rules

Mary B. Powers

April 6, 2021

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Revoked is one that delayed state mandates to meet landfill GHG emission controls, and another that exempted most stationary pollution sources from protective standards

New NJ Turnpike Widening Upsets Enviros as AECOM Wins $48M Study Contract

Stephanie Loder

April 5, 2021

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$1.1B project to add north-south lane to 34 miles of southern roadway is years from construction, but advocates say it contradicts NJ's clean energy push.

Electric Vehicles

ElectraMeccanica's Plan for New Mesa Factory Marks Latest EV Manufacturer to Build in Arizona

David M. Brown

March 31, 2021

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The company expects to begin production of its single-seat vehicles in 2022.

Water Infrastructure

Senate Panel Clears $35B Drinking Water, Wastewater Treatment Bill

Tom Ichniowski

March 24, 2021

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Measure seeks to provide aid for urban and rural communities of all sizes.

Senate, House Committees Are Moving on Water Infrastructure Bills

Tom Ichniowski

March 24, 2021

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As reports fly in Washington about White House plans for a $3-trillion economic recovery package, including a big infrastructure component, congressional committees are taking a more targeted approach.