News
Government races to close billions in renewable energy loan guarantees
Lawmakers express bipartisan concern over risking more taxpayer dollars on projects that ultimately fail.
News
Drilling regulator blasts oil industry
Michael Bromwich also calls for better funding of his fledgling Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement.
Oversight
IG report criticizes NRC chairman over Yucca Mountain decision process
Watchdog says head of regulatory commission was "not forthcoming" with colleagues about his intent to stop work on the waste repository application.
Oversight
Nuclear industry faces regulatory setback
NRC will delay approval of the most popular reactor design.
Defense
One year after the BP spill: What's changed and what hasn't
The federal government and industry have made strides in the wake of the disaster. But some things haven't changed.
Oversight
Interior: Cape wind approval sends a signal
Salazar says the project will create jobs, help environment.
Oversight
Administration issues new coal leases amid uncertain policy landscape
There are no plans to build new coal plants in the U.S., so companies are increasingly mining coal for export.
Oversight
First post-spill deep-water drilling permit approved
Interior official dismisses the notion that the move was politically motivated in light of two hearings this week on the department's budget.
Oversight
House Republicans pressure Obama on drilling permits
Letter to president calls for Interior to speed up approval of more deep-water drilling.
Oversight
House spending bill's deep cuts to EPA set negotiating point with Senate
In addition to slashing $3 billion from the agency's fiscal 2011 budget, GOP measure contains language that would make it hard to implement environmental regulations.
Oversight
Interior, oil industry cope with strained relationship
One area of disagreement is whether more money is needed to ensure offshore drilling permits are issued in a timely manner.
Defense
Energy chief says House GOP spending bill threatens nuclear security
Lawmakers have filed hundreds of amendments to the continuing resolution, many of which slash the department's funding.
Oversight
Energy budget holds major cuts
Proposal slashes spending for hydrogen and fossil fuel research programs and shutters parts of two national labs.
Oversight
Two new bills take aim at EPA authority
Dueling pieces of legislation will lay down the markers for how aggressively the Senate will seek to hamstring the Obama administration’s carbon regulations.
Oversight
Oil spill panel releases recommendations
Among other suggestions, commission pitches a broader role for other agencies such as NOAA in Interior Department leasing activities.
Oversight
A gulf between words and actions opens in aftermath of oil spill
Congress and environmental groups have turned their attention elsewhere lately.
Defense
Solar panels to be installed at White House
Environmental activist says the move could prompt households nationwide to follow suit.
Oversight
Partisan battle looms over oil spill measures
Differences emerge over revenue-sharing for coastal states and liability cap.
Oversight
Obama to issue policy for managing oceans and coastline
Plan doesn't change regulations for drilling and other activities, but promotes coordinated oversight and disaster response.
Oversight
Interior imposes new drilling moratorium
Order will allow production to resume if rig owners meet safety conditions.
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