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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: US President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have consistently framed their policies with what they call the four major “crises” facing the nation: COVID-19, the economy, climate, and inequity. Many of the most important executive actions and policy proposals during the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration, whether by legislative proposal, executive order, rulemaking, or other policy vehicle, have been f...

The Biden Administration Is Fulfilling Its Conservation Promises in the First 100 Days April 30, 2021, 4:00 am With the passage of a massive economic rescue bill, more than 200 million vaccines distributed, a historically diverse Cabinet in place, and a pledge to cut carbon emissions upward of 50 percent, it’s clear that the Biden administration has wasted no time during its first 100 days. As part of its effort to take a whole-of-government approach to solving the overlapping health, econom...

April 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Over the past year and a half, we have asked the Rutgers community to come together to engage with the process of planning for a carbon neutral, resilient future by attending town hall meetings, providing comments on reports, and connecting with us on social media. You have responded with deep, sustained engagement and we are grateful for your attention. It is in this sprit that we invite you to join us for our third and final town hall meeting. The meeting will inc...

  MS. PSAKI:  Okay.  Happy Earth Day, everyone.  And joining us in the Briefing Room for the second time — I told you they’d come back and take more questions; I deliver on my promises — is National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.   We’re, of course, very excited to have them here.  After their short remarks, they will be able to take just a few questions because they have a busy Climate Summit under way.       On day one, Pr...

NationofChange US Interior Secretary provokes Trump administration’s climate related orders “I believe we have a unique opportunity to make our communities more resilient to climate change and to help lead the transition to a clean energy economy.” According to EcoWatch: Secretarial Order 3398 rescinds a dozen orders issued under the Trump administration which an Interior statement collectively described as “inconsistent with the department’s commitment to prot...

President Biden is set to announce Thursday, new goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 – just one part of the U.S.’s plan to combat climate change.

Days before President Joe Biden planned to host an international Climate Change Summit, and was expected to renew the U.S.’ goals to mitigate pollution, New Mexico environmental groups joined a national coalition in urging the administration to aim to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas by 65 percent from 2012 levels by 2025. Biden invited at least 40 world leaders to the summit planned for Thursday and Friday, and many expected he would call for the U.S. to target a 50 percent reductio...

New Mexico joins climate change conversation ahead of Bidens pollution summit Adrian Hedden, Carlsbad Current-Argus Replay Video UP NEXT Days before President Joe Biden planned to host an international Climate Change Summit, and was expected to renew the U.S.’ goals to mitigate pollution, New Mexico environmental groups joined a national coalition in urging the administration to aim to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas by 65 percent from 2012 levels by 2025. © Evan ...

U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM), New Mexico’s only Republican in Congress, continued in the charge against energy policies enacted by President Joe Biden’s administration which Herrell said threatened her home state more than most in the U.S. Herrell joined a forum held Friday by Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources which pointed to purported negative impacts of Biden’s policies on state economies and America’s oil and gas industry. Upon taking office, Bid...

U.S. Rep Yvette Herrell calls for New Mexico to oppose Bidens oil and gas policies Adrian Hedden, Carlsbad Current-Argus Replay Video UP NEXT U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM), New Mexico’s only Republican in Congress, continued in the charge against energy policies enacted by President Joe Biden’s administration which Herrell said threatened her home state more than most in the U.S. Herrell joined a forum held Friday by Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natur...