Environment Brief – December 19, 2025

House passes SPEED Act to ease environmental review – Bill passed today streamlines federal environmental permitting process. Aims to accelerate infrastructure and energy projects. WCTI

Senate Democrats introduce 16 climate resolutions – Effort announced today aims to put senators on record on climate science. Led by EPW ranking member Sheldon Whitehouse. E&E News

Trump administration targets atmospheric research center – Plan announced to dismantle NCAR operations. Center provides critical data for fire forecasting and California climate impacts. CalMatters

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