US Solar Moratorium Canceled

onJul 2, 2008 @ 16:23 PDT

The US government has backtracked on the moratorium on new solar powered projects it announced less than 2 weeks ago.

In a news release today, the Bureau of Land Management announced that:

In response to public interest in solar energy development, it plans to continue accepting applications for future potential solar development on the public lands. The BLM will process these applications, while continuing to identify issues during public scoping currently underway for the programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS).

“We heard the concerns expressed during the scoping period about waiting to consider new applications,” said BLM Director James Caswell, “and we are taking action. By continuing to accept and process new applications for solar energy projects, we will aggressively help meet growing interest in renewable energy sources, while ensuring environmental protections.”

Thanks to Sierra Club for the heads up on Bush Administration reversing the solar moratorium decision.

By Emily Murgatroyd

‘Get Rid of MAHA’: Trump Alliance Cracks as Climate Denialists Turn on RFK Jr.’s Movement

ByRachel Santarsiero

onApr 17, 2026 @ 06:54 PDT

At the Heartland Institute’s annual climate conference, fossil fuel allies warn MAHA’s push on regulating chemicals and plastics could threaten the oil industry — exposing a growing rift inside Trump’s base.

uk/Sri Lankan ‘Grifters’ Pumping Out AI ‘Energy Policy Rage Bait’ on UK Facebook Feeds

ByJoey Grostern

onApr 17, 2026 @ 03:49 PDT

Experts say mass-produced AI misinformation is the “new Cambridge Analytica scandal”.

Series: Tech vs. Climate

Series: Tech vs Climate

Canadian Media Platforms Atlas Network Groups Pushing Fossil Fuels in Response to Iran War

ByTaylor Noakes

onApr 15, 2026 @ 12:06 PDT

The think tank representatives are making variations of a similar argument: Trump’s illegal military incursions serve as an opportunity for Canada to expand oil and gas infrastructure.