Permitting reform debate continues amid policy uncertainty

As the political landscape shifts, discussions around streamlining energy project approvals remain central to debates over climate and infrastructure goals.

First covered Nov 7, 2026 · 6:38 AM PT · 2 articles

Permitting reform debate continues amid policy uncertainty — Image via billmckibben.substack.com

Coverage

3d via Bluesky Post-wave Politics — Permitting reform in the froth of the tsunami

3d The Crucial Years Post-wave Politics — Permitting reform in the froth of the tsunami

Primary sources

environmentalintegrity.org Eip Report Thepowerbehindai 7.1.26 (environmentalintegrity.org)

file: Bookbinder Baaja 10.30.2026 (file:)

kevinjkircher.com Baaja Potential Impacts (kevinjkircher.com)

More coverage from around the web

dwt.com Permitting Reform Gets Real: What the Senate's Bipartisan Energy Bill Means for Your Next Project

ferc.gov FERC Unleashes Natural Gas Permit Reforms, Accelerating Infrastructure Upgrades for Affordable, Reliable Energy Nationwide

mcguirewoods.com Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 Proposes Sweeping Reform for Energy and Infrastructure Projects - McGuireWoods

pbs.org Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

dykema.com Senate Unveils Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Aimed at Accelerating Energy Infrastructure Development

Discussion

Bluesky: @billmckibben.bsky.social Bill McKibben · 3d ago · 13 ♥ The most optimistic modeling I've seen for 'permitting reform' shows it would cut U.S. emissions 4% by 2040. That's essentially throwing in the towel on the climate fight billmckibben.substack.com/p/post-wave-...

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