Trump's Spending Bill Sparks Climate Criticism; States Push Back on Energy Policies
President Trump's federal spending bill faces criticism for its impact on climate change, while Michigan and Ohio grapple with energy-related issues. Meanwhile, states and environmental groups challenge the Donald Trump administration's policies on electric vehicles and coal plants.
An author warns that incentives for 'sustainable aviation fuel' in Trump's federal spending bill could exacerbate climate problems linked to corn and soybean cultivation for fuel. In Iowa, biofuel advocates urge Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a carbon pipeline bill, fearing it could hinder carbon sequestration projects.
In Michigan, the Trump administration orders a coal plant set to close to remain open for another three months, citing reliability concerns. Clean energy advocates caution that repealing federal tax credits for home solar installations could significantly harm the solar market. A developer begins exploring a 1,600-acre solar project near Dayton, Ohio, but faces opposition from local officials.
Sixteen states and environmental groups sue the Trump administration over its attempt to freeze federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations. The operator of a southern Illinois coal plant gains a two-year exemption from tougher air pollution regulations. In southwestern Michigan, a climate action collaborative's new leader works to advance environmental justice after a grant rescind by the Trump administration. Executives at a western Michigan LG Energy Solution plant warn that tariffs and restricting subsidies could devastate the domestic battery market. Electricity price spikes in Illinois fuel debate among state lawmakers on clean energy legislation.
These developments highlight the ongoing debate and action surrounding energy policies and their environmental impacts under the Trump administration. As states and advocates push back, the future of clean energy and climate action remains a contentious issue.
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