Zack Colman

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The email urged recipients to sign a petition backing the proposed EPA greenhouse gas emissions rules on new and existing power plants.

Energy and Environment

OFA: ‘No credible scientific debate anymore’ on climate change

Zack Colman · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

$A new report from the International Energy Agency said the fracking-led growth in North American energy is needed to meet increased global energy demand. Growth in emerging economies is expected to drive global energy demand upward by one-third between 2011 and 2035. (Photo: Thinkstock)$ Energy and Environment

US nearing energy self-sufficiency, International Energy Agency says

Zack Colman · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus hinted at the real motivation behind the RNCâs desire to cut down on the total number of debates, on ABC This Week. (AP Photo)

Reince Priebus: RNC ‘proud’ of Virginia gubernatorial effort

Zack Colman · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to hold up all nominations for federal government positions until survivors of last year's deadly attack on the diplomatic post in Libya appear before Congress. (AP Image)

Sen. Lindsey Graham pledges to maintain hold on Obama nominees

Zack Colman · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

"I think Democratic candidates will be able to run on Obamacare as an advantage in the 2014 elections," Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union." (AP File)

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Obamacare a winner for Dems in 2014

Zack Colman · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

Secretary of State John Kerry said that the administration would not change the "core architecture" of sanctions on Iran's banking and oil sectors, which he and Congress have said helped bring Iran to the table. (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool)

Secretary of State John Kerry: ‘We are not blind’ on Iran

Zack Colman · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a parliament session to defend his nominee for sports and youth minister in Tehran, Iran, Sunday. Iran's conservative-dominated parliament rejected reformist ally of Rouhani for a ministerial post. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Congress to push for more Iran sanctions

Zack Colman · November 10, 2013 5:00 am

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., subpoenaed the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday seeking documents related to the agency's email practices.ÃÂ (AP Photo/CBS News, Chris Usher)

Energy and Environment

House Oversight Committee subpoenas EPA over ‘Richard Windsor’ docs

Zack Colman · November 8, 2013 5:00 am

Lawmakers and industry say EPA regulation would stop construction of power plants

Energy and Environment

Lawmakers and industry say EPA regulation would stop construction of power plants

Zack Colman · November 8, 2013 5:00 am

$Allegations of dangerously high levels of methane escaping into the atmosphere -- "fugitive methane" -- are frequently heard from fracking critics who are determined to stop its use in the U.S. and elsewhere. (AP File)$ Energy and Environment

After local victories, Colorado anti-fracking activists eye state ballot

Zack Colman · November 7, 2013 5:00 am

There is virtually no way Obama could muster the 67 Senate votes required for treaty approvals because Republicans would oppose a new climate change pact, as would more than a few Senate Democrats. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

2014 candidates target EPA in energy-dependent states

Zack Colman · November 6, 2013 5:00 am

In President Obama's speech Tuesday about new fuel efficiency standards for trucks, he highlighted a "SuperTruck" that had a significantly improved fuel economy over regular freight trucks. But that SuperTruck may come with a high price tag. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Energy and Environment

Industry officials warn changes in biofuel rule would hurt investment

Zack Colman · November 6, 2013 5:00 am