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Sustainable Action Now: Climate Governance in Crisis — Senator Rubio Dismantles the Office of Global Change

April 26, 2025 — A Sustainable Action Now Report In a stunning move that has sparked widespread concern among environmental advocates, scientists, and international diplomats, Senator Marco Rubio has ordered the dismantling of the Office of Global Change (OGC)—a little-known yet pivotal arm of the U.S. State Department responsible for overseeing and coordinating American participation […]

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The White House Considers Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets Amid Growing Debate

In an unprecedented move, the White House is currently embroiled in a complex and high-stakes debate regarding the future of sanctions on Russian energy assets, particularly focusing on the Nord Stream pipeline. This debate brings together a diverse range of voices from both the public and private sectors, with notable figures such as Steve Witkoff,

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Burgum’s Concern Over the ‘War on Mining’ and the Need for Strong Leadership in Tariff Negotiations with China

Ahead of upcoming tariff negotiations with China, Governor Doug Burgum expressed his concerns over what he calls the “war on mining.” According to Burgum, the mining industry has faced increasing challenges due to restrictive policies that hinder growth and innovation, especially as global demand for minerals continues to rise. However, Burgum remains optimistic about the

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Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Climate and Infrastructure FundsRuling delivers sharp rebuke to Trump-era freeze: “The president does not have unfettered power to hamstring in perpetuity”

In a landmark decision that could have sweeping implications for environmental policy and federal spending authority, a U.S. federal judge has ordered the immediate thaw and release of billions in climate and infrastructure funds that were previously stalled under former President Donald Trump’s administration. The court found that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by unilaterally

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Trump’s Economic Tumult Tests the Oil Industry’s PatienceThe president’s trade war has unnerved investors and executives — and could undermine his pledge to unleash “energy dominance.”

When President Donald Trump took office, he made a bold promise to usher in an era of “American energy dominance.” Backed by sweeping deregulation, expanded drilling permits, and an aggressive stance toward fossil fuel exports, the administration positioned the oil and gas industry at the center of its economic revival plan. But several years later,

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Controversial Pick for U.S. Land Management Steps Down

A shift in leadership plans at the Interior Department. Kathleen Sgamma, the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has officially withdrawn her candidacy following renewed scrutiny over past remarks. Her decision comes after the resurfacing of a 2021 memo in which she criticized former President Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the

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Trump Moves to Hobble Major US Climate Change Study

In a significant shift in U.S. climate policy, former President Donald Trump has taken steps to severely reduce funding for one of the country’s most vital climate change studies, the National Climate Assessment (NCA). This move threatens to undermine a key tool designed to assess and understand the growing threats posed by rising global temperatures,

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Trump’s new goal: Revive a major climate pollutant that power markets have turned against

Trump’s New Goal: Revive a Major Climate Pollutant That Power Markets Have Turned Against In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has set his sights on reviving the coal industry, despite significant shifts in both market dynamics and climate concerns. Trump’s new goal? To bring back coal as a cornerstone of America’s

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