内容摘要：We got the numbers that supported the argument that native plants are essential, insects are essential, insects are declining, the

We got the numbers that supported the argument that native plants are essential, insects are essential, insects are declining, the

The GOP proposal “guts investments that are cutting energy costs” for families, “powering a domestic manufacturing boom and delivering essential health care to the communities that need it most,’' said Lena Moffitt, executive director of the environmental group Evergreen Action.The Republican move to loosen pollution standards “would mean more smog in our streets,” while cuts to environmental justice block grants “would force low-income communities to pay more for dirtier energy,” she added. “Republicans are sacrificing clean energy on the altar of Big Oil to bankroll another round of tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy.”

Pumpjacks operate in a pasture, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Pumpjacks operate in a pasture, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Alexandra Adams, chief policy advocacy officer at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the Energy and Commerce bill “gives polluters free rein to foul the air and water.” Cleaning up U.S. ports and reducing dangerous methane spewing from oil and gas wells have traditionally received bipartisan support, she said.

Albert Gore, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, said the moves would impact federal investments in domestic battery and mineral supply chain jobs.“At a moment when our industry needs certainty more than ever, this legislation could slam the brakes on America’s progress towards global competitiveness in manufacturing, while ceding leadership to other countries,” he said.

The National Ocean Industries Association, which represents the offshore oil and wind industries, warned against what it called “premature repeal or phase-out of current tax credits.”

“Sudden changes to the tax code could inject significant uncertainty, jeopardizing capital allocation, project planning and job creation” in offshore energy and the broader economy, said Erik Milito, the group’s president.“It was amazing building a world with her,” Agudong, 24, said. “It’s a lot of CGI and we’re working with aliens and such and she was full of imagination and creativity.”

Sydney Agudong, as Nani, in a scene from “Lilo & Stitch.” (Disney via AP)Sydney Agudong, as Nani, in a scene from “Lilo & Stitch.” (Disney via AP)

Hailing from Kaua’i, Agudong also came to the role from an open casting call. Being part of the film has been a special experience as a lifelong fan of the animated version and a proud Hawaii resident.“Hawaii’s very much like tough love and soft heart,” Agudong said. “We truly created a family and hopefully people can see that.”