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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

We are drowning in plastic': Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law

Environmental groups and lawmakers urge stronger plastic pollution regulations in California following weakened proposals due to industry lobbying.
#air-quality
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland's Argent Materials reaches a settlement with Bay Area air district over pollution violations

Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

156 million Americans are exposed to unsafe air quality according to the American Lung Association.
Regulatory rollbacks could worsen air quality issues.
The Clean Air Act has significantly improved public health.
Many Americans still face serious health risks from pollution.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland's Argent Materials reaches a settlement with Bay Area air district over pollution violations

Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

156 million Americans are exposed to unsafe air quality according to the American Lung Association.
Regulatory rollbacks could worsen air quality issues.
The Clean Air Act has significantly improved public health.
Many Americans still face serious health risks from pollution.
more#air-quality
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump orders relaxed rules for rocket launches, appearing to benefit Musk and Bezos

Trump's executive order seeks to relax environmental rules for commercial spacecraft, emphasizing national security and increased rocket launches.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

EPA considering rollback of key climate change tools that regulate greenhouse-gas emissions: report

EPA is considering rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding, which recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to health.
#elon-musk
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Executive Order Looks to Cut Environmental Regulations That Musk Opposes

The Trump administration is pushing to reduce environmental protections for commercial rocket launches, favoring companies like SpaceX.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

GOP intensifies war against EVs and efficient cars

Elon Musk criticized the spending bill for not cutting oil subsidies while targeting EVs, which could financially hurt Tesla.
more#elon-musk
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Agriculture

The Trump administration is pushing to open new coal mines that will likely never turn a profit

New coal mining operations are being expedited in East Tennessee due to federal energy emergency declarations, despite previous mine closures and bankruptcies.
Los Angeles
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why It's Taking LA So Long to Rebuild After the Wildfires

California suspended environmental rules to expedite rebuilding after devastating wildfires.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC Agenda: Communication Will Thrive Despite Nature, by Sea, or Via Space

FCC prioritizes relaxing environmental regulations, securing submarine cables, and promoting space-based communications in its August 7 open meeting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weaker building regulations could destroy 215,000 hectares of nature in England, analysis shows

Weakening environmental regulations for small housebuilders may lead to significant nature loss without compensation over the next 10 years.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

Expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has negatively impacted trade for businesses in south-east London.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Floyd Mitchell

Buffy Wicks' bill waives environmental reviews for constructing infill housing, boosting supply and reducing costs.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

La Fleche Residence / MU Architecture

The residence on a steep site utilizes rock-blasting for landscaping while adhering to environmental regulations, emphasizing elegance and restraint in design.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I reported the neighbor, and it turned out wilder than I had imagined

Contact state environmental authorities if neighbors are irresponsibly feeding wild animals.
#pfas
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

EPA Has Terminated Over $15 Million in Funding for "Forever Chemicals" Research

fromFast Company
3 months ago
SF politics

Trump's EPA wants to weaken rules on forever chemicals. It legally can't-but that doesn't mean your drinking water is safe

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

EPA Has Terminated Over $15 Million in Funding for "Forever Chemicals" Research

fromFast Company
3 months ago
SF politics

Trump's EPA wants to weaken rules on forever chemicals. It legally can't-but that doesn't mean your drinking water is safe

more#pfas
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Why France shuts down its nuclear reactors during heatwaves

French nuclear power plants face shutdowns due to rising river temperatures during heatwaves, impacting electricity production.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sam McBride: Ministers' self-sabotage will mean more deaths on A5 Dublin-Donegal road

The Belfast High Court last week blocked the upgrading of a major road between Dublin and Donegal even though the judge accepted his decision is likely to lead to people being killed and seriously maimed.
Cars
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Buying a home in Berkeley just got more complicated here's what you need to know

The evolving landscape of home buying in Berkeley is daunting even for seasoned buyers who now face new environmental regulations adding significant hurdles.
East Bay real estate
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

California And Ten Other Friends Go to Battle with Trump Over EV's - Streetsblog California

Trump's law revokes California's ability to mandate electric vehicle sales, prompting a lawsuit from California and other states.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

A multi-family rezoning at the rugged edge of Northwest Austin - Austin Monitor

The owners seek to upzone land for a small homestead, but face environmental regulations limiting development.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gas prices are attributed to structural factors and regulation rather than collusion among oil companies.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gasoline prices stem from structural issues and regulations, not from price gouging by oil companies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bonuses banned for 10 English water bosses over sewage pollution

Bonuses for water company executives in England are banned due to serious sewage pollution, following new powers from the Labour government.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Alameda County DA Defends Dismissal of Case Tied to Toxic Fire in West Oakland | KQED

District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson dropped charges against a scrap metal plant, citing insufficient evidence to meet the required legal burden.
#waste-management
more#waste-management
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders

Proposals to ease environmental rules for developers in England aim to boost housing on small sites and support smaller builders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ford blames 'red tape' for slow mine approvals. It's not that simple, critics say | CBC News

Jamie Kneen, national program co-lead for MiningWatch Canada, argues it’s undemocratic for the province to exempt mines from oversight, questioning the legitimacy of using tariffs as justification.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US oil firms pumping secret chemicals into ground and not fully reporting it

Chevron is the top offender in Colorado's oil and gas sector for chemical disclosure violations, with over 60% of fracked sites lacking reports.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

EPA Is Easing Restrictions on 'Forever Chemicals'

Public health measures are regressing; PFAS regulations loosened, and health officials exhibit questionable practices amid rising health concerns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Fears water quality reforms could leave swimmers more at risk'

Public outcry over water quality issues has prompted government reforms to bathing water regulations, but critics warn these may lead to heightened risks for swimmers.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

EU to ease green rules on farm aid subsidies DW 05/14/2025

The EU Commission proposes weakening environmental conditions for farm subsides to enhance farmers' competitiveness amid ongoing protests.
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Nature protections 'not the problem' - so why is the government rolling them back?

The UK government's Planning & Infrastructure Bill seeks to streamline housing projects through environmental regulation changes, raising concerns among critics about ecological protections.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

If Trump really wants to reopen Alcatraz, he'll have to go through California's environmental laws

Trump's plans to reopen Alcatraz for prison use face significant regulatory and environmental challenges.
#energy-policy
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

The Interior Department will fast-track energy project approvals, drastically cutting environmental reviews amid an energy emergency.
more#energy-policy
#ceqa
fromKqed
3 months ago
NYC politics

A Bill to Reform Controversial Environmental Law Faces Its First Legislative Hurdle | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
NYC politics

A Bill to Reform Controversial Environmental Law Faces Its First Legislative Hurdle | KQED

more#ceqa
Portland food
fromKqed
3 months ago

'Secret Deal' in California Would Weaken Regulations for Oil Refineries | KQED

Chevron refinery fire in 2012 led to enhanced safety regulations, now at risk of rollback amid compliance complaints.
Stricter safety rules for California refineries are being reconsidered, raising alarm among environmental and labor advocates.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla could face emissions credit tax in Washington

Washington legislators propose a tax on Tesla's emissions credits sales as part of efforts to phase out gas vehicles.
Environment
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Could Trump Accidentally End Greenwashing?

Trump's presidency symbolizes broader disillusionment with global climate policies, but it may also spur more effective, market-driven climate solutions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: Will California sell out its clean energy policies to help power AI?

California legislators face a critical decision regarding SB 540 that could jeopardize the state's electricity market protections, risking both consumer interests and environmental regulations.
California
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
4 months ago

The U.S. Will Continue Shifting Toward Clean Energy despite Trump Policies, New Analyses Say

America's energy transition will continue despite regulatory rollbacks, with renewable energy projected to rise and electricity demand increasing overall.
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