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Derivatives market stakeholders will have an additional 30-day comment period to critique the nearly complete package of Dodd-Frank financial reform proposals which the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published.

The biofuels industry won strong endorsement Tuesday from Big Oil at the Energy Information Administration's annual EIA Energy Conference when Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum said biofuels are likely the most practical commercial solution for reducing carbon emissions in the transport fuel

The Obama Administration issued a draft guidance that seeks to clarify exactly which waterways, water bodies and wetlands are covered by the Clean Water Act (CWA).

First field hearing rescheduled. New date for hearing is May 31

Three climate change experts briefed congressional staff Monday to explain that expected impacts include a possible 20% drop in U.S. corn yields with a 2 degree temperature change.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final Policy Assessment for the Review of the Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards provides the EPA staff’s advice to Administrator Lisa Jackson about the regulation of coarse particulate matter or dust.

The Washington week ahead will include the Senate's bipartisan “Gang of Six” continuing to work on a deficit reduction deal.

To mark Earth Day, President Obama issued a proclamation Friday stating that “For over 40 years, our Nation has come together on Earth Day to appreciate and raise awareness about our environment.

The Agriculture Department will hold a referendum to see if domestic softwood lumber manufacturers and importers favor a proposed new national Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order.

A letter sent by members of Missouri’s congressional delegation requests an investigation into what the lawmakers describe as “apparent improper activities” under the tax-exempt status of the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS).