BIOFUELS

Stakeholders baffled, angry as Obama admin punts 2014 RFS

Amanda Peterka, E&E reporter

Published: Friday, November 21, 2014

The Obama administration today stepped away from a contentious rule that aimed to slash 2014 targets for ethanol and advanced biofuels. U.S. EPA conceded in an announcement it couldn't complete the rule during a 90-day review at the Office of Management and Budget and that a final rule wouldn't be ready this year. The agency will likely withdraw the rule from OMB.

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AIR POLLUTION

Questions abound as Wehrum heads for the exit

EPA air chief Bill Wehrum abruptly announced his resignation today, capping a tumultuous 19-month run marked by bitter battles over regulatory rollbacks and allegations of ethical impropriety.

By Sean Reilly and Maxine Joselow in Greenwire 1:36 PM EDT

POLITICS

Ore. debacle spotlights enduring divisions on climate

Climate hawks have racked up a string of victories in states this year. But the apparent defeat of Oregon carbon legislation reveals persistent party-line divisions on climate.

By Benjamin Storrow in Climatewire 7:29 AM EDT

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