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Today, we are asking the White House to review the price of oil, criticize the railway ideas in the infrastructure package, and offer a new round of temperature indicators in the United States.
Fuel for Fire – The White House has called for an investigation into “differences” between oil prices and fuel prices
The White House on Wednesday called for an investigation into oil prices, citing “differences” between oil prices and what people pay in Pam.
Director of the National Economic Council Brian DecBrian Dessie Steve Richie is Beiden’s right-hand man in the Senate – Delta Alternative, Infrastructure He wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Lena Khan Asking you to look at possible illegal activities or anti-competitive practices.
“There was a difference between fuel prices and fuel prices at the pump this summer,” said Dessie. “While many factors can affect gas prices, the president wants consumers to pay less for gas because of anti-competitive or other illegal activities.
What do you ask for? He asked the FTC to look into what he described as a “disproportionate phenomenon” in which oil prices rise during the rise in oil prices.
FCT spokeswoman Betty Lodan confirmed that the commission had received Dessie’s letter but declined to comment on its content “at this time”.
In any case, such an investigation has seen the agency need to work with others, including the Department of Justice and state attorneys.
The letter comes as prices for both oil and gasoline have risen in recent months, leading to a series of travel bans.
According to new information from the Department of Labor on Wednesday, gas prices rose more than 42 percent last year, while gasoline jumped 42 percent and rose 24 percent.
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Training Day – Railway advocates say infrastructure bill is short
Railroad advocates say that while transportation supplies are an important first step in the Senate Infrastructure Act, much remains to be done to address carbon emissions and gaps in public transportation.
Tuesday’s bilateral bill includes $ 66 billion for downtown rail transport, the White House, the “largest federal investment in passenger trains” since its inception, and a total of $ 39 billion for public transportation.
Most of the money for the train goes to Amtrack instead of building a high-speed train, which is the main demand item for climate and train fans.
This is a big deal compared to what advocates want. But the funding does not seem to be focused on climate change, ”said Yonah Fremarck, senior research fellow at the city.
“For example, the transport system electrification must be a key part of any effort to prevent climate change. There is no specific funding in this law to reduce the local rail network,” Frammark added.
What other issues do they have? Under bilateral package regulations, most trains will continue to rely on diesel fuel.
Despite limited funding for the expansion of downtown corridors, Freemark said the amount allocated to build high-speed railways similar to those in Europe and Asia would not be sufficient.
“China will soon have a 25,000-mile high-speed rail network,” he added.
Freemork estimates that the Northeast Corridor needs at least $ 117 billion to upgrade, and that the line from Los Angeles to San Francisco needs at least $ 50 billion.
Andy Kunz, president of the American High Speed Train Association, said: They said.
“Looking at what China is doing, they spend $ 120 billion a year on new high-speed trains every 14 years,” he said. “In this way you get a new transport system. We are not doing that; We are still talking about double digit numbers or less. ”
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The heat is on: The Pacific Northwest faces a new wave of heat waves, with 34 states looking for heat tips
The Northwest Pacific was hit by temperatures last summer after heat consultants arrived in 34 states across the country on Wednesday to prepare for a new peak.
The National Weather Service Portland, Ore, has issued an overheating warning for large areas of Washington State and western Oregon. On Thursday and Friday, altitudes are said to break 100 degrees, and night temperatures will not fall below 80 degrees until midnight.
In the meantime, m. Officials at Renner National Park have warned that high temperatures in the summer, combined with previous results, could lead to landslides. “If you see a rapid rise in river levels, an earthquake or a trembling sound, you can move up to 150 feet faster,” said park officials.
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What we read –
Warm weather increases the risk of wildfires throughout the United States. And many people move to fire-prone areas without realizing it. NPR reported
Pine trees often grow in arid, Arizona. Drought is killing them, AZCentral reports
Female ‘Hotshot’ firefighters seek action on reproductive health hazards The Guardian reports
These Central Atlantic foundations have toxic levels of cancer-related chemicals, the report found. The Military Times reported
California’s net grid can be relied on oil, gas to prevent summer shutdown. Reuters reported
ICYMI: Stories from Wednesday …
34 states concerned Temperature Consultants When the Pacific Northwest faces a new wave of heat
Train advocates say Infrastructure accounting is short
The former college professor is suspected of being in A fire near a huge DC fire in California
California’s largest wildfire It covers 783 square miles
The White House calls for an investigation into ‘differences’ between them Fuel prices and gasoline costs
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