Environmental Groups Oppose Bipartisan Bill Accelerating Fossil Fuel Projects
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How it started
What happened
A bipartisan bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which aims to reform the federal permitting process, has faced internal opposition within the environmental movement. Over 200 environmental and climate organizations sent a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to prevent the bill from advancing out of Congress this year. These groups argue that the concessions made in the bill to facilitate fossil fuel projects outweigh the benefits.
Why it matters
The bill was negotiated by Democratic climate hawks who argued it would simplify connecting renewable energy sources to the grid. However, the inclusion of measures that facilitate fossil fuel development has created division among environmental groups, impacting the bill's passage through the House and Senate.
Who's involved
- Democratic PartyThe Democratic Party is the target of lobbying efforts to prevent the bill's passage.
- Friends of the Earth USFriends of the Earth US is one of the organizations urging Democratic leadership to block the legislation.
- Center for Biological DiversityCenter for Biological Diversity is one of the environmental organizations opposing the bill.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Permitting reform debate may change regulatory landscape for GoogleRegulatory uncertainty over permitting reform may affect Google's data center operationsPossible
- Permitting reform debate may change regulatory rules for AlaskaFederal permitting reform could change regulatory rules for Alaska's resource projectsPossible
- Permitting reform may ease environmental challenges for AmazonPermitting reform may ease environmental challenges for AmazonPossible
- NOAA's regulatory scope may change depending on permitting reform billNOAA's regulatory priorities could shift based on the fate of the permitting reform billPossible
- Permitting reform debate could change regulatory scope for Doug BurgumPermitting reform debate could change regulatory scope for Doug BurgumPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sierra Club hosted an event featuring Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to criticize the fossil fuel industry's influence.Sub-event
Environmental groups oppose a bill that accelerates fossil fuel projects.1 source
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The entities involved
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Democratic Party
former political party in Hong Kong
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Center for Biological Diversity
non-profit organization in the USA