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Court Upholds Montana Youth Climate Victory

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the decision of a lower court finding that Montana’s actions in support of a fossil fuel energy system violate the plaintiffs’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.

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U.S. Loans $9.63 Billion for EV Batteries

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $9.63 billion loan to BlueOval SK for its construction of three new facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee, which will manufacture electric vehicle batteries.

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EV Charging Infrastructure Expanding

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $1.25 billion loan to EVgo for 7500 new electric vehicle chargers to be installed across the country.

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Maine Sues Fossil Fuel Companies

The state of Maine has sued five fossil fuel companies alleging that the companies engaged in deception regarding the harm caused by the use of fossil fuels.

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U.S. Pursuing Wave Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced over $100 million in funding for the design, fabrication, and testing of wave energy converters.

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U.S. to Fund New EV Facility

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $6.57 billion loan to Rivian for the construction of a manufacturing facility in Georgia.

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Washington Voters Support Cap and Invest

Voters in Washington state rejected an initiative to repeal the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act, which provides for a greenhouse gas emissions reduction cap and invest program.

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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.

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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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