Updated
Jan 01, 2021
Biden will need to woo states to adopt his climate agenda. It could prove tough.
By Chris D Angelo and Alexander C. Kaufman
President-elect Joe Biden has assembled what environmentalists are calling an “all-star” team to lead his government’s efforts to curb climate change and reverse the Trump administration’s astoundingly pro-polluter legacy.
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress and a strong supporter of the Green New Deal movement, would replace a former oil lobbyist if the Senate confirms her as head of the Interior Department. In place of the ex-coal lobbyist running the Environmental Protection Agency would be Michael Regan, who brokered the biggest coal-ash cleanup settlement in U.S. history as North Carolina’s top environmental regulator. The Energy Department would swap a fossil fuel die-hard for Jennifer Granholm, Michigan’s former governor and attorney general and now a clean energy
Commodities Trading News and Trends
Welcome to the inaugural issue of
Commodities Trading News and Trends, the first in a series aiming to help commodity market participants identify and adapt to the market news and legal developments that impact their commodity trading. Each issue will feature summaries and insights into current topics, ranging from developments in renewable energy to recently enacted federal and state laws andregulations. Our goal is to help you successfully navigate the shifting currents while remaining competitive. Please enjoy this issue.
Renewables
The US offshore wind industry continues to expand as three states agree to collaborate on a large-scale project off the Atlantic coast. Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina have agreed to collaborate on offshore wind projects, offering an alternative model for states to pursue their climate related goals. This collaboration has two related aims: to advance regional offshore wind projects and to promote the Sou