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Shell urges Trump White House to tighten methane leak rules
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Shell urges Trump White House to tighten methane leak rules

Royal Dutch Shell urged U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to tighten restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production, instead of weakening them as planned.

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US judge dismisses boys' lawsuit against Trump climate rollbacks

US judge dismisses boys' lawsuit against Trump climate rollbacks

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by two Pennsylvania boys and an environmental group seeking to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from rolling back regulations addressing climate change, saying the court does not have power to tell the White House what to do.

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US government, but not Trump, can be sued over climate: Judge

US government, but not Trump, can be sued over climate: Judge

A group of young Americans suing the federal government over lack of action to fight climate change can proceed with their lawsuit, but President Donald Trump cannot be named as a defendant, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

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U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020-26: Sources

U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020-26: Sources

The Trump administration is likely to propose freezing fuel economy standards from 2020 through 2026, according to three people briefed on the matter, a move likely to spark a fight with California and other states backing tougher vehicle emissions rules.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Dow seeks to replace fossil fuels with nuclear reactors at Texas plastics plant

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DOE drops solar focus in revamp of student building competition

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Offshore wind turbines may offer new habitat for key fish species

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

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Global economic losses from climate change may be far worse than predicted, new study warns

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Urban wildfires may expose firefighters to toxic metals like lead and mercury