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EPA nominee Regan clears Senate committee, appears headed for an easy confirmation

In his confirmation hearing, the North Carolina native outlined his environmental justice framework for the EPA.

Californian was frontrunner for Biden’s environmental chief. Why that may be in jeopardy

Environment

Californian was frontrunner for Biden’s environmental chief. Why that may be in jeopardy

NC environmental official a contender to lead EPA in Biden administration, sources say

Politics & Government

NC environmental official a contender to lead EPA in Biden administration, sources say

December 15, 2020, 7:27 PM

Florida businesses recognize threat from rising seas. State lawmakers can’t continue to ignore it | Editorial

Climate

Florida businesses recognize threat from rising seas. State lawmakers can’t continue to ignore it | Editorial

Trump environmental war against California ran deep. Here’s how Biden changes everything

Environment

Trump environmental war against California ran deep. Here’s how Biden changes everything

GM dumps Trump. Top automaker sides with California in major shift on climate change

Environment

GM dumps Trump. Top automaker sides with California in major shift on climate change

President Trump awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to California National Guard crews who rescued hundreds in Creek Fire

Climate

President Trump awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to California National Guard crews who rescued hundreds in Creek Fire

Can communities of color get Congress’ help with the impact of environmental hazards?

Environment

Can communities of color get Congress’ help with the impact of environmental hazards?

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Biden’s COVID relief bill widely popular among swing voters, Democratic poll finds

$1,400 stimulus checks set for House vote today. Here’s what to know

As the House moves to pass COVID-19 relief, McConnell keeps GOP senators opposed

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 22, 2021

February 25, 2021, 9:24 PM

Republicans regroup around attacks on Biden administration —including Kamala Harris

February 25, 2021, 2:11 PM

President Trump meets with California officials on wildfires

Climate

President Trump meets with California officials on wildfires

People who make at least $100K benefit most from this tax break. That’s one reason it’s in trouble

Energy

People who make at least $100K benefit most from this tax break. That’s one reason it’s in trouble

November 4, 2019, 8:00 AM

Trump wins one against California on climate rules. Carmakers side with White House

White House

Trump wins one against California on climate rules. Carmakers side with White House

Trump sues to undo California’s climate change pact with Canada, calls it rogue foreign policy

Climate

Trump sues to undo California’s climate change pact with Canada, calls it rogue foreign policy

Woman’s bizarre proposal at AOC town hall: ‘We got to start eating babies’

Environment

Woman’s bizarre proposal at AOC town hall: ‘We got to start eating babies’

Will the U.S. have enough oil to weather a big supply or price shock?

Energy

Will the U.S. have enough oil to weather a big supply or price shock?

Trump’s EPA threatens California with highway funding cuts over ‘worst air quality’

Environment

Trump’s EPA threatens California with highway funding cuts over ‘worst air quality’

September 23, 2019, 9:30 PM

They’re big, furry and Congress might help California kill them all to save the Delta

The West

They’re big, furry and Congress might help California kill them all to save the Delta

September 23, 2019, 9:00 AM

Trump to revoke California’s authority on clean-air rules. ‘We will fight this,’ Newsom says

Environment

Trump to revoke California’s authority on clean-air rules. ‘We will fight this,’ Newsom says

Top 2020 Dems expand climate change talk, and coastal retreat in Miami could happen

Climate

Top 2020 Dems expand climate change talk, and coastal retreat in Miami could happen

Trump puts California ‘on notice’ over emissions deal with carmakers

Environment

Trump puts California ‘on notice’ over emissions deal with carmakers

A ban on gas-powered cars? 2020 Democrats embrace what once was a California fantasy

Policy

A ban on gas-powered cars? 2020 Democrats embrace what once was a California fantasy

September 6, 2019, 8:00 AM

Climate change is having a moment in the Democratic primary. Will it last?

Climate

Climate change is having a moment in the Democratic primary. Will it last?

Ending sales of new gas-powered cars is part of Kamala Harris’ climate change plan

Policy

Ending sales of new gas-powered cars is part of Kamala Harris’ climate change plan

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