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Transmission Rules to Back Planning of Long-Range Power Lines

US energy regulators are poised to finalize two major rules next Monday aimed at accelerating the planning and permitting of long-distance electric transmission lines and ironing out disputes over who pays for those projects.

Youth Climate Class Action Dismissed but Given Another Chance

A California federal court dismissed a youth climate lawsuit, ruling that the children who sought to hold the government accountable for contributing to climate change failed to state a redressable claim.

California Adopts One of Nation’s Highest Fixed-Utility Fees

California regulators voted to impose one of the country’s highest monthly fixed-utility fees in a sweeping bid to change how customers in the Golden State pay for electricity.

Top US Nuke Plant Owner Wants to Add Equivalent of One Reactor

<-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/CEG%20US%20Equity/CN%20BN","_id":"0000018f-5e17-d4b6-a98f-ff3701d40000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Constellation Energy Corp. expects to expand the biggest US nuclear power-plant fleet by the equivalent of an entire new reactor, just by upgrading the ones it already has.

New York Climate Deception Lawsuit Is Punted Back to State Court

A federal district judge has punted another climate change misinformation lawsuit brought by the city of New York back to a state bench.

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Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada

In Nevada, can a balance be struck between an endangered toad species and the pressing need to address climate change? The future of NEPA, a 54-year-old environmental law, may hold the answer.

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Musk Pledges to Grow Supercharger Business He Just Decimated

Elon Musk touted plans to expand <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/TSLA%20US%20Equity/BICO","_id":"0000018f-6326-d4b6-a98f-f737add40001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Tesla Inc.’s Supercharger network just over a week after firing almost all of the roughly 500 people who ran the business.

Farmers With Easements Given Safe Harbor Under Wetlands Rule

Upper Midwest farmers who put their land under a conservation easement will be given safe harbor from legal action if they follow specific US Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines in case they accidentally drain certain wetlands unique to the region, according to a rule scheduled to be finalized on May 13.

Biden Urged to Halt Oil Exports After Terminal Approved

Climate activists who successfully pushed President Joe Biden to halt new US liquefied natural gas exports are setting their sights on proposed crude oil shipping facilities, after the administration approved a massive petroleum terminal last month.

UK Considers Delaying Some Carbon Capture Projects as Costs Soar

The UK is considering delaying support for some <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"SCECCHDWLU69","_id":"0000018f-61da-d4b6-a98f-f5ff90480000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">carbon capture projects until after this year as costs rise for the fledgling technology that’s critical to the country’s climate goals.

Actis Buys Peruvian Assets From Enel for $1.3B In LatAm Push

Private equity firm <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/350190Z%20LN%20Equity","_id":"0000018f-6185-d4b6-a98f-f5b52f9f0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Actis LLP agreed to buy Peruvian assets from Italian energy giant Enel SpA, expanding its footprint in Latin America’s energy generation, transmission and distribution.

California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk

How a Rare Toad Species Stopped a Clean Energy Project

Climate Change Fuels Texas Boom Towns' Water Worries

Insurers Sue Their Own Clients to Dodge PFAS Claims

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Biden Set to Hit China EVs, Strategic Sectors With Tariffs (3)

President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to unveil a sweeping decision on China tariffs as soon as next week, one that’s expected to target key strategic sectors with new levies while rejecting the across-the-board hikes sought by Donald Trump, people familiar with the matter said.

DOJ Binance Monitorship Goes to FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell

The <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://news/topics/JUS","_id":"0000018f-6346-d4b6-a98f-f777b30b0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Justice Department has picked consulting firm <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/0986283D%20LN%20Equity","_id":"0000018f-6346-d4b6-a98f-f777b30b0001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Forensic Risk Alliance to act as outside monitor for <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/1624796D%20CH%20Equity","_id":"0000018f-6346-d4b6-a98f-f777b30b0002","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Binance Holdings Ltd., which pleaded guilty to violating US money-laundering regulations and trade sanctions.