Obama's boldest move on carbon comes with perils

San Francisco ChronicleObama's boldest move on carbon comes with perilsSan Francisco ChronicleThe Obama administration is poised to unveil first-ever rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the power plants that dot the U.S. map. President Barack Obama says the rules are essential to curb climate ... The rule released Monday, though, would ...

White House touts energy policies as rules loom

Anchorage Daily NewsWhite House touts energy policies as rules loomAnchorage Daily NewsWASHINGTON — Setting the stage for upcoming restrictions on coal-fired power plants, the Obama administration is making a concerted effort to cast its energy policy as an economic success that is creating jobs, securing the nation against ...

EPA's next target in fight against climate change: cooking stoves

Washington TimesEPA's next target in fight against climate change: cooking stovesWashington TimesWood-burning stoves have ignited a debate between the Obama administration and South Dakota lawmakers who oppose new regulations that would require more efficiency from an iconic feature of many rural homes. South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Rep. Kristi ...

Wonkbook: The Keystone XL controversy is back again

Washington Post (blog)Wonkbook: The Keystone XL controversy is back againWashington Post (blog)"The company has pushed the timetable to start building the northern leg of the project, intended to transport crude from Alberta's oil sands to Gulf Coast refiners, to 2015 after the Obama administration delayed a decision because of a legal challenge ...