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Cold Climate Heat Pumps Developed

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that eight manufacturers have developed heat pumps designed specifically for cold climates.

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U.S. Narrows Arctic Oil Lease

The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued the final Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The oil and gas lease sale, which is required by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is narrowed by the Department’s Statement to the smallest acreage consistent with the Act.

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193 Countries Affirm Fossil Fuels Transition

As part of the United Nations Pact for the Future, 193 countries have reaffirmed the COP28 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.

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U.S. Geothermal Power Expanding

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved an enhanced geothermal power project in Nevada that could potentially produce 2 gigawatts of power.

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New U.S. Power Plant Emission Rule Stands

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule targeting carbon emissions from coal and gas fired power plants while a lower court hears challenges to that rule.

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New Jersey Wind Farm Secures Approval

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the plans of Atlantic Shores South to construct and operate wind energy facilities off the coast of New Jersey.

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New U.S. Methane Rule Remains in Effect

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new oil and gas methane rule while a lower court hears challenges to that rule.

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U.S. Investing in Energy Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $69 million in awards for residential renovations aimed at energy efficiency and climate resilience.

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Massachusetts Makes Progress on Food Waste

A recent report published in Science finds that Massachusetts has achieved a significant reduction in the amount of greenhouse gases generated by food waste disposal in that state.

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