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Trump powerless to stop US coal plants from retiring

January 16, 2019 Energi Staff

During the first two years of the Trump administration, more US coal fired power plants were shuttered than in the entirety of former President Barack Obama’s first term.  Washington Post photo by Meg Kelly. over [Read more] [Read more]

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Emissions standards agreement with California sought by automakers

May 7, 2018 Energi Staff

Major automakers in the United States say they are looking to reach agreement with California on fuel emissions standards and efficiency rules.  They also support increases in mileage standards through 2025.   Trump administration proposes freezing [Read more]

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TransCanada plans to clear land for Keystone XL construction this fall

May 4, 2018 Energi Staff

TransCanada could begin clearing land in Montana this fall, as part of the initial steps in construction of its highly contentious Keystone XL pipeline.  Canadian Press photo by Alex Panetta. TransCanada expects construction of Keystone [Read more]

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Opinion: Can states deliver on climate promises?

January 29, 2018 Energi Staff

During the first year of the Trump presidency, we have seen a dizzying number of new state-based declarations of intent to maintain and expand on prior climate commitments. New York Times photo by Luke Sharrett.  [Read more]

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California to sue Trump administration for Obama-era fracking rules repeal

January 24, 2018 Energi Staff

Former President Barack Obama introduced fracking rules in an effort to ensure public safety on federally-owned lands. Getty Images photo by David McNew. Fracking rules address public safety on federal lands California’s Attorney General Xavier [Read more]

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The Canadian energy conversation is stuck in the wrong century

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Find Energi Media journalism in video, audio, and essays YouTube Channel: Video energy news Substack Essays: Thoughtful Energy Journalism Energi Talks Audio Podcast Real story of this energy crisis is not supply disruption, but demand [Read more]

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