Rachel Frazin
Rachel Frazin is a journalist who primarily covers environmental and energy policy. She has written for reputable news outlets such as The Hill and Yahoo Finance. Her work often involves reporting on legislative actions related to climate change and energy funding.
Biography:
https://thehill.com/author/rachel-frazin
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The author tends to portray political bills and proposals in a positive or neutral light, indicating a possible political bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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Deceptions
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Recent Articles
Hawaii Agrees to Zero-Emission Transportation System by 2045 in Historic Settlement with Youth Climate Activists
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Hawaii officials agree to accelerate state's transition to zero-emission transportation by 2045 following a lawsuit filed by young climate activists. The historic settlement includes ambitious investments in clean infrastructure and expanding public EV charging networks. 
FERC's New Rules to Boost Power Grid Infrastructure: 20-Year Planning for Renewable Energy and Blackout Prevention
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024FERC approves major changes to power line planning, aiming to address grid's struggle with renewable energy growth and prevent future blackouts. New rules require grid operators to identify transmission infrastructure needs 20 years ahead and evaluate benefits of new lines. 
Biden Administration's New Power Plant Rules: Reducing Carbon Emissions and Toxic Pollution by 2032
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024The Biden administration finalized new rules for power plants, requiring both existing coal and new natural gas facilities to reduce or capture 90% of their carbon emissions by 2032. The EPA also announced stricter regulations on mercury emissions, toxic wastewater discharge, and coal ash disposal. These measures aim to prevent approximately 1.4 billion metric tons of CO2 pollution and reduce toxic coal ash pollution by 660 million pounds per year. 
President Biden Halts New Natural Gas Export Facilities Amid Controversy
Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024President Biden temporarily halts new approvals for natural gas exports, sparking praise from climate activists and criticism from Republicans, centrist Democrats and the energy industry. House Passes Bill Reducing Climate Change Funding
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill reducing funding for climate change initiatives. The bill, H.R. 4394, pertains to energy and water development and related agencies. The legislation is seen as a shift towards business-friendly policies and is expected to impact the energy sector. House Passes Bill Reducing Climate Change Funding
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill reducing funding for climate change initiatives. The bill, H.R. 4394, pertains to energy and water development and related agencies. The legislation is seen as a shift towards business-friendly policies and is expected to impact the energy sector. Biden Administration Advances Colorado River Conservation Plan
Broke On: Tuesday, 15 February 2022The Biden administration has approved the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), which aims to conserve the river's resources. The DCP involves reducing water deliveries to Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico, and potentially California, if the river's water levels continue to decline. The Colorado River system provides water to approximately 40 million people and irrigates nearly 5.5 million acres of farmland.