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Two-thirds of the bills opposed by the oil industry in 2023 were killed — thanks in part to an alliance with the building trades union, which forces Democrats to sometimes choose between jobs and the environment.
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Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice.
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To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration.
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