The Biden administration is removing the definition of “habitat” for endangered animals and reverting to an understanding that existed before the government under President Donald J. Trump reduced the areas that could be protected for endangered animals. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries can once again […]
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Biden Administration Cancels Oil Drilling Sales in Alaska and Gulf
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has canceled oil drilling lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Cook Inlet in Alaska, triggering angry backlash from accusing Republicans. President Biden’energy policies for high gas prices. Home Office spokeswoman Melissa Schwartz said in a statement that the Cook Inlet rental sale would not continue due to “lack […]
Biden Administration Starts $3 Billion Plan for Electric Car Batteries
The Biden administration plans to begin a $3.1 billion effort Monday to spur domestic production of advanced batteries, which is essential to its plan to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy. President Biden has encouraged automakers to use electric vehicles and utilities to switch to solar, wind and other clean energy, saying […]
Solar Industry ‘Frozen’ As Biden Administration Investigates China
Plans to install 60 square miles of solar panels in Vermont were abruptly put on hold. A solar farm to power hundreds of homes in Maine has been partially built but may not be complete. And a project that will power more than 10,000 homes in Texas is weeks away from breaking ground, but has […]
Biden administration says better to partner with private sector
Biden administration officials said on Wednesday that the United States is now in a better position to respond to the cyber chaos. Solar Winds Hacking and ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline due to government’s new partnerships with private sector. Eric Goldstein of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told lawmakers that the Joint Cyber Defense […]
COVID-19 skeptics sue Biden administration over Twitter censorship
Three COVID-19 suspects, censored on Twitter, have sued the Biden administration to block requests for information on their social media accounts. An injunction motion filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on Wednesday argues that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra do not […]
Biden Administration, which has its eyes on Russia, Requests Reports from Companies
“Many of the real details will need to be worked through during the rulemaking process,” said Christopher D. Roberti, senior vice president of cyber, intelligence and supply chain security policy at the US Chamber of Commerce. The law requires the cybersecurity agency to work with companies as it sets the rules, so business leaders will […]
Biden administration warns of Russian cyberattack
The White House reiterated its warnings on Monday Russia It could launch a cyberattack on American companies and infrastructure in retaliation for US economic sanctions over the war in Moscow. Ukraine. Mr Biden said in a statement that the warning was based on “developing intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.” […]
Biden Administration Stops New Drilling in Legal Fight on Climate
Environmental activists said they were pleased with the pause in new leases and permits, but were concerned that Judge Cain’s decision would ultimately undermine the administration’s ability to issue aggressive climate policies. “It’s a mixed bag,” said Brett Hartl, director of government affairs at the nonprofit Center for Biodiversity. “At some point they will have […]
Biden Administration Stops New Drilling in Legal Fight on Climate
Environmental activists said they were pleased with the pause in new leases and permits, but were concerned that Judge Cain’s decision would ultimately undermine the administration’s ability to issue aggressive climate policies. “It’s a mixed bag,” said Brett Hartl, director of government affairs at the nonprofit Center for Biodiversity. “At some point they will have […]
