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EPA Posts New Webpage Outlining Deregulatory Actions; Other Organizations Also Tracking

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Anjali Patel

Earlier this week EPA announced over Twitter that it was launching a new website detailing the deregulatory actions that it is taking to implement Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs (“One-in, Two-out”). EPA’s new website provides a … Continue reading →

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Climate Risks and Preparedness to Impact Credit Analysis

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Jessica Bell

Moody’s Investor Services Inc. recently issued a report describing how the effects of climate change will become a negative credit factor for issuers absent sufficient adaptation and mitigation strategies (subscription required to view full report).  Moody’s says that its analysts … Continue reading →

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Watch Now: EPA Public Hearing on Clean Power Plan Repeal

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Katherine O'Konski

EPA is holding a public hearing on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan today, November 28, and tomorrow, November 29, at the West Virginia Capitol Building in Charlestown.  Speakers at today’s and tomorrow’s hearing will represent both national … Continue reading →

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Federal Agencies Issue Climate Science Special Report

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

Last week, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released a report entitled Climate Science Special Report: Fourth National Climate Assessment, Volume I (NCA4).  USGCRP consists of thirteen federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Energy, EPA, the Department … Continue reading →

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GAO Report Finds that Climate Change Could Cost the Federal Government Billions; Alaska Governor Establishes State Climate Change Strategy

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Katherine O'Konski

In a September 2017 report, Climate Change: Information on Potential Economic Effects Could Help Guide Federal Efforts to Reduce Fiscal Exposure, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) studied the potential economic effects of climate change in order to help federal decision-makers … Continue reading →

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