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US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules

Congress has rolled back a significant Clean Air Act regulation, jeopardizing human health by potentially increasing toxic air pollution.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Experts see a 'low information' reversal of U.S. climate leadership - Harvard Gazette

The Trump administration's disregard for climate science policy risks irreversible damage, warn Harvard experts.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

You'll Start Spiralling When You Learn What the Trump Administration Just Did

The Trump administration is ending the Energy Star program, which has saved over $500 billion for Americans since 1992.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.
Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Global emergence of unprecedented lifetime exposure to climate extremes - Nature

Climate change will significantly impact future generations, increasing exposure to extreme weather events.
Young people today will face unprecedented exposure to climate extremes throughout their lives.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules

Congress has rolled back a significant Clean Air Act regulation, jeopardizing human health by potentially increasing toxic air pollution.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Experts see a 'low information' reversal of U.S. climate leadership - Harvard Gazette

The Trump administration's disregard for climate science policy risks irreversible damage, warn Harvard experts.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

You'll Start Spiralling When You Learn What the Trump Administration Just Did

The Trump administration is ending the Energy Star program, which has saved over $500 billion for Americans since 1992.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.
Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Global emergence of unprecedented lifetime exposure to climate extremes - Nature

Climate change will significantly impact future generations, increasing exposure to extreme weather events.
Young people today will face unprecedented exposure to climate extremes throughout their lives.
more#climate-change
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Spain to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying clean up costs

Spain's new law will hold wet wipe manufacturers responsible for cleaning costs related to environmental damage caused by their products.
#sustainability
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Fund for nature-friendly farming to be slashed in UK spending review

UK nature-friendly farming budget to be cut, affecting sustainability efforts in agriculture.
Only small farms to remain eligible for nature-friendly funding post-Brexit.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Fund for nature-friendly farming to be slashed in UK spending review

UK nature-friendly farming budget to be cut, affecting sustainability efforts in agriculture.
Only small farms to remain eligible for nature-friendly funding post-Brexit.
more#sustainability
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump plans to end Energy Star. It saves Americans $40 billion on energy bills annually

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Energy Star program, which identifies energy-efficient products for consumers.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach - Streetsblog California

California officials intend to sue the Trump Administration after the Senate rescinded EPA waivers allowing stricter clean air standards.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Trump attacks on the environment aren't new. But why are Democrats helping? - 48 hills

Trump's administration threatens environmental laws, while some Democrats aid in weakening protections against environmental degradation.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Fury as Republicans go nuclear' in fight over California car emissions

Trump's administration may revoke California's stricter emissions standards, threatening environmental progress and public health.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump plans to end Energy Star. It saves Americans $40 billion on energy bills annually

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Energy Star program, which identifies energy-efficient products for consumers.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach - Streetsblog California

California officials intend to sue the Trump Administration after the Senate rescinded EPA waivers allowing stricter clean air standards.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Trump attacks on the environment aren't new. But why are Democrats helping? - 48 hills

Trump's administration threatens environmental laws, while some Democrats aid in weakening protections against environmental degradation.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Fury as Republicans go nuclear' in fight over California car emissions

Trump's administration may revoke California's stricter emissions standards, threatening environmental progress and public health.
more#trump-administration
fromHarvard Gazette
22 hours ago

Deep in Amazon, politicians resist gold miners - and inspire thesis - Harvard Gazette

"I was just mesmerized. I thought, 'Wow! This is the most fascinating experiment in self-governance I've ever seen.'"
SF politics
#traffic-management
more#traffic-management
#electric-vehicles
SF politics
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Senate votes to kill California's gas car ban-a major setback for EVs

The Senate voted to block California's gas-powered car ban, undermining efforts for electric vehicle transition.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Senate votes to overturn California's landmark ban on new gas-only car sales

Republican-controlled Senate voted to revoke California's vehicle emission standards, challenging state authority and hindering environmental progress.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
SF politics

House Republicans broke years of precedent-and possibly the law-to kill California's right to clean air

SF politics
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Senate votes to kill California's gas car ban-a major setback for EVs

The Senate voted to block California's gas-powered car ban, undermining efforts for electric vehicle transition.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Senate votes to overturn California's landmark ban on new gas-only car sales

Republican-controlled Senate voted to revoke California's vehicle emission standards, challenging state authority and hindering environmental progress.
fromFast Company
4 days ago
SF politics

House Republicans broke years of precedent-and possibly the law-to kill California's right to clean air

more#electric-vehicles
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs press for right to roam policy in England after supreme court ruling

Labour is pushing for a revival of the right to roam policy in England following a ruling that supports wild camping on Dartmoor.
#california-politics
fromKqed
1 week ago
California

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
more#california-politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

If you want to understand Trump's environmental policy, read Project 2025

Trump's administration has begun implementing 42% of Project 2025's agenda, contradicting his denials of involvement.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Newsom throws support behind housing proposals to ease construction and reform permitting restrictions

California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

US Senate Votes to Block California's Electric Car Mandate, State Certain to Sue

The US Senate voted to revoke California's electric car mandate, contradicting states' rights principles.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Republican Senators Press Attack on CA's Clean Air Laws - Streetsblog California

Republican leaders are attempting to revoke California's clean-air standards using the Congressional Review Act despite opposition from California's Senators.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Newsom throws support behind housing proposals to ease construction and reform permitting restrictions

more#california
#public-health
Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
more#public-health
#public-lands
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

House GOPers spark outrage for pushing sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land

House Republicans' tax cut package includes controversial public land sales, facing criticism from Democrats and environmentalists over environmental risks.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

House GOPers spark outrage for pushing sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land

House Republicans' tax cut package includes controversial public land sales, facing criticism from Democrats and environmentalists over environmental risks.
more#public-lands
#biden-administration
more#biden-administration
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

The California E-Bike Incentive Program Second Round Application Rescheduled for May 29 - Streetsblog California

The California Air Resources Board will open applications for a $2,000 e-bike voucher on May 29, addressing previous delays.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Log Ladies Unite, Biden's Scary Cancer Diagnosis, and Remembering the Legacy of George Floyd

The Mercury's new publication, BlackOut, commemorates the legacy of the racial justice movement in Portland, reflecting on the profound impacts of events like George Floyd's murder.
Portland food
#biodiversity
more#biodiversity
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump's Order to Expand Logging Threatens to Increase Climate-Fueled Wildfires

Trump's executive order seeks to boost timber production by relaxing environmental regulations and streamlining permitting processes.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Swiss firm that captures carbon from air to cut workforce by more than 10%

Climeworks plans to cut over 10% of its workforce due to economic challenges and scrutiny over its carbon capture capabilities.
#conservation
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

As states rethink wildlife management, New Mexico offers a new model

New Mexico is transforming wildlife management with a comprehensive overhaul of its wildlife agency, attracting national attention for its innovative approach.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

As states rethink wildlife management, New Mexico offers a new model

New Mexico is transforming wildlife management with a comprehensive overhaul of its wildlife agency, attracting national attention for its innovative approach.
more#conservation
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience

Fossil fuel companies and luxury polluters could be taxed to support climate resilience measures under a new proposed bill.
US news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

US takes steps to open mine that could build 1000 nuclear bombs

The reopening of the Velvet-Wood uranium mine aims to boost US nuclear energy and weapons production.
#epa
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

The EPA is delaying compliance deadlines for PFAS limits in drinking water, extending them to 2031.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
US news

What to Expect If the EPA Shutters Energy Star Program

The EPA may eliminate the Energy Star program, impacting energy-saving benefits for consumers and businesses.
Energy Star has saved over $500 billion in energy costs since its inception.
fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

EPA Vows To 'Fix' This Gas-Saving Feature That 'Everyone Hates'

EPA head vows to address widespread dislike of Auto Start-Stop technology without clarifying how this will be achieved.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

The EPA is delaying compliance deadlines for PFAS limits in drinking water, extending them to 2031.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Americans' health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn

Cuts to the EPA will jeopardize scientific research essential for public health and environmental safety.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

What to Expect If the EPA Shutters Energy Star Program

The EPA may eliminate the Energy Star program, impacting energy-saving benefits for consumers and businesses.
Energy Star has saved over $500 billion in energy costs since its inception.
more#epa
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Exploring pathways for world development within planetary boundaries - Nature

The need to operate within planetary boundaries is crucial for sustainable development.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump signed an order to deregulate the U.S. fishing industry. Here's what fishermen think about it

If everything is being looked at, we should be looking at the regulations within the fishing industry.
US politics
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

May Day 2025 Protests in San Francisco and Nationwide - San Francisco Bay Times

Protests on May Day highlighted a collective resistance against the billionaire takeover, addressing various social and labor issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older

Supporters say that classic car owners face difficulties in passing smog checks, with less than 1% of such vehicles remaining on the road.
Cars
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County leaf blower ban dropped over ICE fears - San Jose Spotlight

"I just don't want it to be a reason why residents (report) immigrants that are doing their job... either to get people in trouble with ICE or police," Arenas said.
SF parents
Cooking
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Common appliance raises kids' cancer risk nearly twice as much as adults' - and it's in 2 out of 5 US homes

Benzene emissions from gas stoves significantly increase cancer risks, particularly in children, according to a Stanford study.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario in 'critical time,' must speed up infrastructure projects, Ford says | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasizes the urgency of accelerating infrastructure projects amidst U.S. tariffs and criticism of proposed legislation impacting environmental protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

House Republicans approve amendment authorizing the sale of federal lands

House Republicans approved an amendment allowing the sale of thousands of acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, aimed at affordable housing.
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