Energy & Fuel

"Exxon Tapes Add Fuel For Congressional Investigators"

"Exxon Mobil Corp. scrambled to respond yesterday to a secretive video recording that detailed the company's lobbying practices, but the incident could be an even greater impetus for a congressional inquiry as a House subcommittee chairman continued to warn of subpoenas for top executives."

Source: E&E News, 07/02/2021

High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde Found In Parts Of Houston

"High levels of a cancer-causing chemical have been detected in air monitors in Houston neighborhoods near the busiest U.S. petrochemical port, according to a report issued on Thursday by Houston health officials and environmental groups."

Source: Reuters, 07/02/2021

"White House Escalates Push For Clean Electricity Standard"

"White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy is laying out a case for Congress to pass a clean electricity standard in a budget reconciliation package, re-upping the push for climate legislation as Democratic leadership deals with competing infrastructure priorities on Capitol Hill."

Source: E&E News, 07/01/2021

"In Video, Exxon Lobbyist Describes Efforts to Undercut Climate Action"

"On the tape, made in a Greenpeace sting, he described working with “shadow groups” to fight climate science, and detailed efforts to weaken President Biden’s proposals to burn less oil."

Source: NYTimes, 07/01/2021

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