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Today, we see most House lawmakers uniting to oppose Russian Oil, new comments from the EPA administrator about power plants and Special climate Envoy John Kerry
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House passes Russia energy import ban bill
Wednesday’s legislation passed the House to ban Russian oil imports from being authorized and further sanctions. It was a response to an executive order similar. President Biden
Joe BidenHouse votes to ban Russian oil imports and authorize sanctions. White House felicitates South Korea’s president, citing the ‘ironclad alliance. Record inflation expected..
414-17 was the bipartisan vote that lawmakers used to pass the bill. The bill was voted down by 15 Republicans and 2 Democrats.
Since it follows President Biden’s Tuesday move to target Russias main source of wealth, the vote to ban Russian energy products imports is symbolic. It did however highlight a rare area where Republicans and Democrats can come together.
The legislation banned the import of Russian oil. It also attempted to limit Russia’s access to the World Trade Organization.
However, it did not reach an original bipartisan agreement this week that was drafted by the leaders of congressional trade committees. This proposal would have suspended normal trade relations between Russia and Belarus.
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, members of both political parties have been pushing for punitive actions. Sens. led the bipartisan effort. Joe Manchin(D.W.Va. Lisa Murkowski(R-Alaska), one of several bills that aim to ban this issue have been introduced in Senate.
The more economic suffering we inflict, the greater [Russian President Vladimir]Putin will feel more pressure to end this campaign of terror against the Ukrainian people, said Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee. Richard Neal
Richard Edmund NealHouse approves bill banning Russian oil imports and authorizing sanctions House moves forward with bill to prohibit Russian oil. On The Money, Biden is under pressure for Russian oil ban MORE (D-Mass.).
Continue reading The legislation was passed hereAnd Read the complete listWho voted against this measure.
Regan details power plans
EPA Administrator Michael Regan
Michael ReganOvernight Energy & Environmental EPA green-lights California’s car standards EPA restores California’s ability to establish stricter clean car standards for 45M Americans who are breathing in dirty air from redlining, which was outlawed 50+ years ago. research MOREDuring Friday’s speech at the CERAWeek Energy Conference, I presented a multifaceted approach to controlling power plants.
According to a copy to his statement, he said that they were looking at all the options to marry a variety of EPA authorities. Prepared remarks
He said that we don’t have to rely on one policy or rulemaking in order to accomplish our mission and ensure reliable and affordable energy.
His comments were made as the Supreme Court was being seated Is weighingWhether to limit the tools that the EPA has to regulate climate change in the power sector.
Regan stated that he expects to look at new options for reducing carbon emissions from existing and new power plants. He also said that the agency is committed in building on the lessons learned and will propose revisions to the standards for greenhouse gas emissions for new power plants.
He also stated that the agency would announce a new proposal tomorrow to reduce pollution from industrial sources and power plants that significantly contribute to unhealthy levels smog for more than a million Americans living downwind.
DRILL, BABY, DRILL?
During comments at the CERAWeek conference, Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm
Jennifer GranholmGranholm urges oil producers to increase output: ‘We’re on a war footing.’ Russian attack rekindles nuclear anxieties. Live coverage – Ukraine and Russia agree to safe corridors of aid, evacuees.Encouraged producers to drill for more oil in a short time.
Granholm stated Wednesday that we are currently on war footing and are in an emergency. Granholm also said that we must increase the short-term supply to stabilize the market.
She explained that this means that you can release strategic reserves around the world, just like we have done, and that you can produce more right now, wherever and whenever you can.
Kerry: The nations will meet the pledge next year
John Kerry, the U.S. special representative for climate change, stated Wednesday that wealthy countries will be able to fulfill their promise to provide $100 billion annually to assist developing countries in dealing with climate change.
Kerry made comments during a United Nations Security Council Meeting and stated that countries are aiming to achieve that 2020 goal. He also stated that it was possible for them to do so this year.
We were just a bit short of it for 2022. It is certain that we will have it by 2023. I still believe we can get it by 2022.
Although rich nations had agreed to collectively mobilize $100 billion per year by 2020 to support developing countries in their climate-related needs, they have yet to achieve that goal.
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MANCHIN FLOATS DEFENSE ACT
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), on Thursday called upon President Biden to invoke Defense Production Act (DPA) to complete a U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline following the ban on Russian oil imports.
At a Thursday hearing by the Senate Energy Committee in West Virginia, he called for the 303-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline to be the fastest way to get energy into the market.
This is one that I’ve been preaching to heavens for a very long time. Manchin said that the Defense Production Act can make it possible.
What we do know is Russia has weaponized energy. They have used it for geopolitical purposes. One thing I know about bullies or adversaries is that if they have weapons, you need one that matches it or is better than theirs. We do have it, but we haven’t used it,” Manchin said in reference to American energy reserves.
Manchin was a prominent proponent of the U.S. banning Russian oil imports following the invasion of Ukraine. Manchin, a pivotal vote, who has repeatedly bucked his parties legislative agenda, called out the Biden administration’s opposition at that time as wrong.
The Mountain Valley Pipeline, which began construction in 2014 and will once it is completed, transport natural gas from southwestern Virginia to northwestern West Virginia. Manchin claimed that the pipeline could close in four to six month and that he had introduced legislation to eliminate regulatory hurdles.
The DPA, which Biden used previously for matters relating wildfires or the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed the president to direct private firms to prioritize the development of materials vital to national defense.
Find out more about Manchins comments.
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WHAT WE’RE READING
- Data shows that the U.S. has allowed more oil and gas permits under Biden (Yahoo)
- Democrats call on the governor of Virginia to declare an emergency to stop gas price gougingWAVY)
- Rising metals prices threaten U.S. green-energy push (E&E News)
Finally, here’s something a little offbeat but still on-beat: Climate change can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life, including your love life.
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