The Supreme Court decisions that gutted environmental protections in 2024 - High Country News
Supreme Court decisions are undermining federal agencies' ability to regulate pollution and combat climate change.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards
The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding California's unique ability to impose stricter clean air standards than federal regulations, raising questions about state equality.
Supreme Court Allows Biden Plan to Address Toxic Coal Ash
The Supreme Court supported E.P.A. efforts to regulate health risks from coal ash.
Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute
The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.
The Supreme Court decisions that gutted environmental protections in 2024 - High Country News
Supreme Court decisions are undermining federal agencies' ability to regulate pollution and combat climate change.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards
The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding California's unique ability to impose stricter clean air standards than federal regulations, raising questions about state equality.
Supreme Court Allows Biden Plan to Address Toxic Coal Ash
The Supreme Court supported E.P.A. efforts to regulate health risks from coal ash.
Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute
The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.
Don't be fooled by Lee Zeldin's moderate past. Trump's EPA pick will rubber-stamp all of his anti-climate goals
Trump's choice of Lee Zeldin for EPA head signals a serious rollback of climate policies with a focus on economic growth over environmental regulations.
Trump's picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say
Trump's administration prioritizes rewarding major donors, raising concerns about unprecedented conflicts of interest and ethical governance.
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
California will provide rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the federal tax credit is removed.
Don't be fooled by Lee Zeldin's moderate past. Trump's EPA pick will rubber-stamp all of his anti-climate goals
Trump's choice of Lee Zeldin for EPA head signals a serious rollback of climate policies with a focus on economic growth over environmental regulations.
Trump's picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say
Trump's administration prioritizes rewarding major donors, raising concerns about unprecedented conflicts of interest and ethical governance.
Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
California will provide rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the federal tax credit is removed.
Oregon regulators canceled public hearings for Zenith Energy's fuel terminal, citing the need for more information before permit consideration.
Marathon Oil will pay the largest ever civic penalty for polluting Native American land
The federal government reached a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air quality violations in North Dakota, aiming for pollution reduction.
Oregon regulators canceled public hearings for Zenith Energy's fuel terminal, citing the need for more information before permit consideration.
Marathon Oil will pay the largest ever civic penalty for polluting Native American land
The federal government reached a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air quality violations in North Dakota, aiming for pollution reduction.
SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets
California Coastal Commission rejected SpaceX's rocket launch plan for environmental reasons, prompting SpaceX to file a lawsuit against the agency's authority.
Probe launched as it emerges peat extraction continued on Bord na Mona lands after firm ended production
Unauthorized peat extraction activities are being attributed to outside operators, prompting investigations by the EPA.
A Bay Area reservoir's 37 billion-gallon expansion is in sudden peril
The Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion faces significant challenges that threaten California's water supply ambitions, especially in the context of climate change and drought.
NYC burns pizzerias with new rule cutting smoky pollutants by 75%: 'You're going after pizza?'
NYC approved green plan for pizzerias and bakeries to reduce pollutants by 75%
Businesses can apply for variance if unable to comply with the mandate
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
Opinion: Stop scapegoating CEQA for California's affordable housing crisis
Governor Newsom signed bills eliminating the requirement to disclose public health and environmental impacts of infill housing developments in California.
Lawmakers blaming environmental regulation for affordable housing shortages is misinformed.
EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED
The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits.
GM Fined $145.8 Million Over Excess Emissions
General Motors to pay $145.8 million in fines and forfeit greenhouse gas credits over excess emissions.
Settlement follows EPA and NHTSA probe into 2012-2018 model year vehicles for emitting 10% more than claimed.
GM not required to recall vehicles but forfeits credits to offset emissions, showing accountability in environmental regulation.