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China Challenges US at WTO Over Clean Energy, EV Subsidies
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China has formally petitioned the World Trade Organization (WTO) for dispute consultations with the U.S. regarding its Inflation Reduction Act. China argues that the U.S.'s tax credits, which promote the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, discriminate against imported goods and goods of Chinese origin, violating several trade…
Clean Economy & Community Impact Summit
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The Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit was held at the University of Arizona Tech Park, focusing…
Biden’s contentious green plans could secure red and swing state wins
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The Biden administration has invested $250 billion in infrastructure and clean energy projects in…
Lamont & Congress Praise EPA Awards for Carbon Reduction, Green Investment
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the Coalition for Green Capital, which includes the Connecticut Green Bank. They will use the funds to stimulate public-private investments in environmental infrastructure, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower…
U.S. Adds 303,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations
TL/DR - In March, US employers added 303,000 jobs, dropping the unemployment rate to 3.8%, according to a Labor…
Biden Accurate on $35 Insulin Cap, Overstates Previous Medicare Costs
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The cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States has been significantly reduced to an…
Biden’s $20B Clean Energy Grants Praised by Climate Task Force
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The New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, chaired by Scott Peters, has issued a statement on the Biden administration's selection of eight applicants to receive $20 billion to establish a national financing network for clean energy and climate solutions. The initiative is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas…
Key Questions for Local Govts Pursuing Inflation Reduction Act Funds
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The Inflation Reduction Action (IRA) provides an opportunity for local government leaders in the US to…
New Guidance Boosts Offshore Wind, Challenges Remain: Locke Lord LLP
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The IRS issued additional guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's energy communities provision on March…
Warned About Inflation Reduction Act, Bro. Told You, Dog.
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The article discusses the impact of price changes on the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. It mentions that when the prices of items like cars are lowered, their sales improve. However, due to changes in tax credits and other factors, the cost of EVs has increased, resulting in a decline in their sales.
Impact of Price…