https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-reconsider-certain-coal-ash-rule-provisions
Brief statement about Trump administration plans to reconsider coal ash regulations which had been a major feature of the Obama administration’s efforts to protect the public from the byproducts of coal-burning power plants. From the Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/ieo/pdf/0484(2017).pdf
Forecasts a 28% increase in world energy consumption to 2040, primarily due to expanding economies in India and China. From the Energy Information Administration
https://energy.gov/oe/downloads/hurricane-harvey-situation-reports-august-2017
A series of reports on energy sector impacts of the hurricane which hit the southeastern Texas region. From the Department of Energy
https://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/NTS_Entire_2017Q2.pdf
Annual statistical report on the condition of the U. S transportation network, the safety and accident record, the relationship between transportation and the economy, and the environmental and energy implications of transportation. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
(energy environment statistics traffic accidents transportation)
https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/84241/err-233.pdf?v=42928
Estimates the effects of unexpected price changes in gasoline, natural gas, and electricity on household food security over the years 2000 to 2014. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/eo-rescind.pdf
Analyzes recent presidential executive order that establishes policy to promote energy independence, primarily through actions favorable to oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy producers. The order also withdraws guidance on assessing climate change effects when making regulations about energy policy. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
(climate change energy environment laws/regulations presidency)
Presidential order which requires executive agencies to identify and propose ways to eliminate any regulations that encumber energy production, constrain growth, or prevent job creation. From the White House
https://keystonepipeline-xl.state.gov/documents/organization/269323.pdf
Text of the document which approves construction of the Keystone XL pipeline as being in the national interest of the U.S. The Trump administration decision reverses the decision of the State Department under Obama’s administration. From the State Department