E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice OfficesThe Trump administration plans to eliminate E.P.A. offices focused on environmental justice, impacting pollution efforts in poor communities.
She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She's at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.The chemical industry strongly opposes EPA regulations on formaldehyde, which is linked to health risks, arguing for faster chemical reviews.
PFAS Contamination: A Nationwide Health EmergencyThe Trump administration's withdrawal of the PFAS draft rule represents a significant setback in environmental protection and public health efforts.
Industry-Backed Bills Would Bar EPA From Carrying Out Its Mission, Experts SayThe IRIS program, vital for chemical toxicity assessments, faces significant threats from legislative actions limiting its use in environmental regulations.
Trump wants a world without the EPA. Here's what that would actually look likeEnvironmental regulations are crucial for protecting public health and restoring natural spaces.
Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under TrumpThe Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice OfficesThe Trump administration plans to eliminate E.P.A. offices focused on environmental justice, impacting pollution efforts in poor communities.
She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She's at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.The chemical industry strongly opposes EPA regulations on formaldehyde, which is linked to health risks, arguing for faster chemical reviews.
PFAS Contamination: A Nationwide Health EmergencyThe Trump administration's withdrawal of the PFAS draft rule represents a significant setback in environmental protection and public health efforts.
Industry-Backed Bills Would Bar EPA From Carrying Out Its Mission, Experts SayThe IRIS program, vital for chemical toxicity assessments, faces significant threats from legislative actions limiting its use in environmental regulations.
Trump wants a world without the EPA. Here's what that would actually look likeEnvironmental regulations are crucial for protecting public health and restoring natural spaces.
Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under TrumpThe Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
The Trump administration faces a fight over 'biggest' environmental deregulatory action in US historyThe EPA plans to roll back numerous environmental protections, but faces significant challenges including legal hurdles and internal workforce issues.
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?The E.P.A. museum stands as a resilient symbol of environmental advocacy amidst federal challenges.
Biden Made Slow But Steady Progress on Climate. Trump Is Poised to Dismantle It.The Biden administration has strengthened the EPA with significant funding, addressing environmental issues, but future progress is at risk with potential political changes.
Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let goEPA disbands key scientific advisory committees to realign guidance with current administration priorities.
E.P.A. Is Rebounding from Trump Years but Faces Uncertain FutureThe EPA has rebounded from past challenges but faces uncertainty ahead with the upcoming election.
E.P.A. Announces $4.3 Billion in Funding for 25 Climate ProjectsThe Environmental Protection Agency is allocating $4.3 billion to fund 25 new projects addressing climate change.
The Trump administration faces a fight over 'biggest' environmental deregulatory action in US historyThe EPA plans to roll back numerous environmental protections, but faces significant challenges including legal hurdles and internal workforce issues.
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?The E.P.A. museum stands as a resilient symbol of environmental advocacy amidst federal challenges.
Biden Made Slow But Steady Progress on Climate. Trump Is Poised to Dismantle It.The Biden administration has strengthened the EPA with significant funding, addressing environmental issues, but future progress is at risk with potential political changes.
Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let goEPA disbands key scientific advisory committees to realign guidance with current administration priorities.
E.P.A. Is Rebounding from Trump Years but Faces Uncertain FutureThe EPA has rebounded from past challenges but faces uncertainty ahead with the upcoming election.
E.P.A. Announces $4.3 Billion in Funding for 25 Climate ProjectsThe Environmental Protection Agency is allocating $4.3 billion to fund 25 new projects addressing climate change.
Supreme Court sides with San Francisco against EPA in landmark rulingSupreme Court rules in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority on water quality standards.
Supes pass resolution seeking to avoid a sweeping attack on the Clean Water Act - 48 hillsThe Board of Supes urges the city to settle its lawsuit with the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act, not to direct city officials.
Supreme Court sides with San Francisco against EPA in landmark rulingSupreme Court rules in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority on water quality standards.
Supes pass resolution seeking to avoid a sweeping attack on the Clean Water Act - 48 hillsThe Board of Supes urges the city to settle its lawsuit with the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act, not to direct city officials.
Yet Another Top DOJ Prosecutor Resigns After Trump Appointees Demand She Freeze Funds and Investigate Biden EPA FundingDenise Cheung resigned after rejecting a request for a grand jury investigation she deemed premature, highlighting tensions within the DOJ.
Trump memo calls on US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffsTrump's administration plans mass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly targeting those seen as disloyal.
Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?Zeldin's EPA nomination highlights Trump's preference for loyalty over expertise, raising concerns about future environmental policy.
EPA head Lee Zeldin shows us good riddance to bad giveawaysLee Zeldin's leadership at the EPA uncovers $20 billion in misallocated taxpayer funds intended for climate groups, promoting accountability in government spending.
Lee Zeldin, Trump's Pick to Head E.P.A., Faces Senate Confirmation HearingTrump aims to further dismantle the E.P.A., reversing Biden-era climate regulations and potentially eliminating key oversight functions.The new administration could drastically reduce environmental protections, impacting the enforcement and effectiveness of the E.P.A.
Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical LobbyistsTrump's E.P.A. appointments are predominantly former industry lobbyists, raising concerns about environmental regulation enforcement.
Yet Another Top DOJ Prosecutor Resigns After Trump Appointees Demand She Freeze Funds and Investigate Biden EPA FundingDenise Cheung resigned after rejecting a request for a grand jury investigation she deemed premature, highlighting tensions within the DOJ.
Trump memo calls on US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffsTrump's administration plans mass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly targeting those seen as disloyal.
Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?Zeldin's EPA nomination highlights Trump's preference for loyalty over expertise, raising concerns about future environmental policy.
EPA head Lee Zeldin shows us good riddance to bad giveawaysLee Zeldin's leadership at the EPA uncovers $20 billion in misallocated taxpayer funds intended for climate groups, promoting accountability in government spending.
Lee Zeldin, Trump's Pick to Head E.P.A., Faces Senate Confirmation HearingTrump aims to further dismantle the E.P.A., reversing Biden-era climate regulations and potentially eliminating key oversight functions.The new administration could drastically reduce environmental protections, impacting the enforcement and effectiveness of the E.P.A.
Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical LobbyistsTrump's E.P.A. appointments are predominantly former industry lobbyists, raising concerns about environmental regulation enforcement.
The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, ExplainedThe $20 billion in federal climate funding is now uncertain due to recent controversies.More than 200 clean energy projects may be at risk amid funding mismanagement claims.
Trump froze Biden's marquee climate accomplishment and it's roiling the renewable energy worldFederal pause on climate funding is hindering renewable energy projects and job growth.
The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, ExplainedThe $20 billion in federal climate funding is now uncertain due to recent controversies.More than 200 clean energy projects may be at risk amid funding mismanagement claims.
Trump froze Biden's marquee climate accomplishment and it's roiling the renewable energy worldFederal pause on climate funding is hindering renewable energy projects and job growth.
An unprecedented situation': EPA plan for LA wildfire cleanup stirs protests over toxic dangersProtests against EPA's plan to use local beach for toxic waste sorting highlight community concerns about environmental hazards from wildfire debris.
Malibu balks at proposal to unload fire debris near City Hall as EPA struggles to find sitesResidents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.
Exclusive: Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in IllinoisTesla supports $100M project for electric truck charging stations in Illinois, marking significant infrastructure advancement for the state's EV goals.
In Win for Cancer Alley Residents, EPA Finalizes Rule Targeting Toxic PollutersThe Biden administration is implementing new standards to protect fenceline communities from toxic air pollution in heavily industrialized areas.The EPA's final rule will reduce over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually, leading to a significant decrease in cancer risks for affected communities.
E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035The Biden administration allows California and 11 states to ban gasoline car sales by 2035, signaling a major climate action.
Biden administration allows California to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035The Biden administration supports California's strict vehicle emissions standards, including a ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035.
In Win for Cancer Alley Residents, EPA Finalizes Rule Targeting Toxic PollutersThe Biden administration is implementing new standards to protect fenceline communities from toxic air pollution in heavily industrialized areas.The EPA's final rule will reduce over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually, leading to a significant decrease in cancer risks for affected communities.
E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035The Biden administration allows California and 11 states to ban gasoline car sales by 2035, signaling a major climate action.
Biden administration allows California to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035The Biden administration supports California's strict vehicle emissions standards, including a ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035.
E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to FetusesThe EPA issued an emergency order suspending the use of the pesticide DCPA, linked to serious health risks for unborn babies.
Turns out everyone in SF didn't need to throw away their black spatulasThe alarm over black plastic utensils causing toxicity was based on a significant mathematical error in the study.
E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to FetusesThe EPA issued an emergency order suspending the use of the pesticide DCPA, linked to serious health risks for unborn babies.
Turns out everyone in SF didn't need to throw away their black spatulasThe alarm over black plastic utensils causing toxicity was based on a significant mathematical error in the study.
EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucksThe EPA is funding California projects to transition from fossil fuels to zero-emission vehicles with $144 million in grants.
Trump Taps Fossil Fuel Ally to Head EPA, Push Anti-Environment AgendaTrump's nomination of Lee Zeldin as EPA head raises concerns among environmental defenders due to his opposition to environmental protections.
Trump picks Lee Zeldin to run EPA, Stephen Miller for deputy chief of policyTrump appoints Lee Zeldin as EPA head to focus on deregulation and business empowerment while upholding high environmental standards.
Trump's new EPA pick wants to make the U.S. the AI 'capital of the world'Trump's EPA pick aims to push for energy dominance while promoting AI development in the U.S.
Trump Taps Fossil Fuel Ally to Head EPA, Push Anti-Environment AgendaTrump's nomination of Lee Zeldin as EPA head raises concerns among environmental defenders due to his opposition to environmental protections.
Trump picks Lee Zeldin to run EPA, Stephen Miller for deputy chief of policyTrump appoints Lee Zeldin as EPA head to focus on deregulation and business empowerment while upholding high environmental standards.
Trump's new EPA pick wants to make the U.S. the AI 'capital of the world'Trump's EPA pick aims to push for energy dominance while promoting AI development in the U.S.
Port of Los Angeles receives unprecedented $400-million grant to electrify operationsThe Port of Los Angeles received over $400 million in federal funding to transition to electric cargo-moving equipment, enhancing environmental and air quality efforts.
National Grid says it pays 'more than its fair share' for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit * Brooklyn PaperNational Grid claims fellow polluters are not contributing fairly to the Gowanus Canal cleanup and has filed a lawsuit for financial recovery.
Probe launched as it emerges peat extraction continued on Bord na Mona lands after firm ended productionUnauthorized peat extraction activities are being attributed to outside operators, prompting investigations by the EPA.
EPA reaches $4.2 million settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions over 2019 refinery explosion and fireThe EPA's $4.2 billion settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions is unprecedented for Clean Air Act violations and highlights severe enforcement of environmental regulations.
EPA Policy Rejects Plastic Industry's Misleading Math on Recycled ProductsEPA has taken action against misleading recycled content claims in the plastics industry.New Safer Choice standard requires at least 15% postconsumer recycled content in packaging.