SPEED Act passes in House despite changes that threaten clean power projects

Aditya Sharma2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

In a move that has electrified proponents of infrastructure development and alarmed environmental advocates, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Streamlining Permitting to Enable Energy Deployment” (SPEED) Act. Touted by its supporters as a long-overdue remedy for America’s cripplingly slow project approval process, the legislation aims to radically accelerate the construction of everything from…

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Trump’s Fuel Economy Rollback: A Political Victory or a Costly Detour for American Drivers?

Rachel Kim3 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Introduction A major regulatory shift is steering the U.S. auto industry onto a collision course with its climate goals. The Trump administration’s final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles rule dramatically weakens Obama-era fuel economy standards, a move officials claim will put cheaper cars in driveways. Yet, a chorus of industry analysts and environmental economists warns…