CLEAN WATER ACT

How George H.W. Bush (eventually) rescued U.S. wetlands

Published: Monday, December 3, 2018

On the campaign trail in 1988, presidential hopeful George H.W. Bush made a remarkable promise: His administration would set a national goal of "no net loss of wetlands." His administration stumbled over the pledge, but he laid the groundwork for future presidents — including his son — to follow through.

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OIL AND GAS

Toxic refinery leaks imperiled Philadelphia residents

PHILADELPHIA — Last June's explosion at the East Coast's biggest oil refinery provided a stark illustration of the hazards to nearby Philadelphia neighborhoods. But even in its wake, officials gave no notice to residents that the refinery had registered some of the highest levels of cancer-causing benzene emissions in the country.

By Corbin Hiar, and Lisa Riordan Seville, NBC News reporter in Greenwire Thursday, January 16, 2020

POLITICS

GOP builds climate plan: 'We have nothing to be afraid of'

House Republicans met yesterday to discuss their strategy for dealing with climate change. They don't want critics to define them on the issue and vow to present an alternative to Democratic ideas.

By Nick Sobczyk in E&E Daily Friday, January 17, 2020

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