#environmental-regulation

#environmental-regulation

Supreme Court decisions are undermining federal agencies' ability to regulate pollution and combat climate change.

The Supreme Court's recent decisions are limiting federal agencies' power to regulate pollution and address climate change.

Texas is leading in carbon capture initiatives, with a substantial rise in permit applications amid environmental concerns.

Senator Joe Manchin's recent legislation fosters accelerated fossil fuel extraction at the environment's expense.

E.P.A. will replace career scientists with political appointees, increasing Trump's influence on environmental regulations.

Trump's executive order to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines global climate efforts, reflecting his consistent prioritization of U.S. interests.

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.

The Trump administration's actions threaten the endangerment finding vital for regulating greenhouse gases.

Trump's second term shows efforts to dismantle the federal government and weaken the EPA.

The fluoropolymer industry is actively resisting regulations on PFAS, despite the significant health risks posed by these 'forever chemicals'.

The Supreme Court supported E.P.A. efforts to regulate health risks from coal ash.

Government intrusion into personal lives will increase to manage financing and environmental regulations.

Lawmakers are attempting to redefine PFAS to exclude certain toxic compounds used in industry to reduce regulatory oversight.

UK regulators have been too lenient on water companies regarding sewage spills, according to the Office for Environmental Protection.

Regulators failed to enforce laws against sewage discharges, permitting pollution of public waterways.

Trump's administration prioritizes rewarding major donors, raising concerns about unprecedented conflicts of interest and ethical governance.

California will provide rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the federal tax credit is removed.

Trump's executive order aims to protect gas appliances against local regulations, illustrating the conflict over energy sources and environmental concerns.

The Solano County private island will be auctioned in January following a decade-long legal battle, with strict compliance regulations for buyers.

The ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals has been overturned by a federal appeals court.

PFAS compounds have been linked to various serious health problems and are difficult to break down in the environment.

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.

The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.

Tesla faces new lawsuit over ongoing air pollution concerns at the Fremont plant.

Oregon regulators canceled public hearings for Zenith Energy's fuel terminal, citing the need for more information before permit consideration.

The federal government reached a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air quality violations in North Dakota, aiming for pollution reduction.

The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.

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.