TRUMP WANTS TO CUT NOAA BUDGET 17%

EPA scrapped methane emissions reporting rule for oil/gas ops.

Ohio extending its methane leak detection rules.

Pruitt asking mayors to share their enviro success stories with EPA. He says he's also "fighting" budget cut proposal.

Illinois utility suing EPA over SO2 decision.

Zinke promises budget cut fight at DOI.

Perry vowing to lead "economic revolution" at DOE.

DOT pulled $647M for California hi-speed rail.

Trump yanked Dem nominees for regulatory panels.

Romney wants Trump to take actions on climate change.

Dozen US states target clean cars for "crazy" new fees.

Los Angeles achieving its climate goals: officials.

Australia heat waves now 10x more likely from climate change.

Widespread Zimbabwe floods killed hundreds.

Amazon going solar powered.

Georgia Power "simple solar" offers solar el at 1cent/Kwh premium.

10K Nigeria homes to get el from solar microgrids.

Terra Form (TERP) got $86M finance for California solar project.

Tesla to drop DC Powerwall from most markets, going with AC.

Tesla named top American car brand by Consumer Reports.

VW diesel emissions cheat means early death for 1,200 Europeans: study.

Vehicle engine efficiency seen leading to US gasoline demand peak in '18: report.

US oil rig count up 7 in last week, natgas count down 5.

Sauds cut April crude prices for Asia.

New record Brazil oil exports, up 94% yoy in Feb from new offshore production.

Mexico planning 2 annual oil tenders starting next year.

Russia cutting its production 1/3 of promised.

OPEC production cuts near 100% compliance.

N Sea oil production costs continue to fall.

Yemen oil reserves under dispute. Total's ops amount to stealing for Sauds according to report.

Bomb threat temporarily halted production in Kirkuk oil fields.

Gazprom sales to Europe, Turkey down in Feb.

Israel starting natgas exports to Jordan.

Russia urging Trump to help fix Syria, Libya.

Iran successfully tested Russian-built air defense system.

Kurd militias fighting each other in Sinjar region.