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DOE Finalizes Dishwasher Efficiency Standards After Settlement

The Biden administration announced a final rule on Tuesday that imposes updated energy and water efficiency requirements for residential dishwashers, the latest in a series of appliance standards required by a legal settlement.

Apache Group Seeks Full Ninth Circuit Review of Mine Land Deal

A tribal group’s challenge to a ruling that could allow the development of a controversial copper mine in Arizona strikes at the heart of a religious freedom law that has sharply divided appellate court judges in prior decisions.

Climate Risks Fuel Niche Market in Muni-Bond Funds

US states and municipalities face a daunting challenge — and added costs — girding against weather that’s becoming more extreme. Now a niche market is springing up for investors who are looking to target their dollars toward projects aimed at mitigating those risks.

Montana Can’t Loosen Wolf Trapping Rules, Bear Advocates Say

Montana should be prohibited from allowing wolf and coyote trapping and snaring in grizzly habitat when the bears are out of their dens, two environmental groups told a federal judge.

Coal-State Lawmakers Back Biden Rule to Boost Miner Protections

The long-awaited final rule reduces the permissible exposure limit of breathable crystalline silica for miners and puts in place stronger exposure monitoring and control requirements for coal and metal and non-metal mines.

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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Buffett Utilities Say More Gas Plants Needed to Meet Demand

Executives of US Western utilities owned by Warren Buffett’s <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/BRK%7CA%20US%20Equity/CN","_id":"0000018e-e890-d583-afbf-eadc21510000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Berkshire Hathaway Inc. conglomerate said more natural gas power plants will be needed to supply unprecedented demand growth on their systems.

Honda, Toyota in Canada’s Sights With New EV Tax Incentive

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering more tax breaks to automotive firms to put their electric vehicle factories in Canada, as companies including <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/7267%20JT%20Equity","_id":"0000018e-e8a4-d583-afbf-eafc5d140001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Honda Motor Co. and <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/7203%20JT%20Equity","_id":"0000018e-e8a4-d583-afbf-eafc5d140002","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Toyota Motor Corp. consider lucrative new investments.

California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk

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