Congress must bear in mind the uncertainty of long-term dependenceon oil imports from volatile regions such as the Middle East as itweighs the costs and benefits of developing additional oil suppliesinside the boundaries of the United States.
U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry has tested positive for COVID-19 at U.N. climate talks in Egypt. A spokeswoman says he is experiencing mild symptoms and continues to work by phone.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal