Louisiana bill would redefine gas as ‘green’ amid Trump energy push Critics of the plan say that there’s nothing green about fossil fuel production The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
EPA will revisit Biden-era ban on the last type of asbestos used in US The Environmental Protection Agency will reconsider a Biden administration ban on the last type of asbestos used in the United States The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Trump’s pollution rollback rewards wealthy plant owners — at the expense of Americans’ health Proposals this week to weaken EPA restrictions will help tiny group of owners while ‘the American people will breathe dirtier air’ The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025
Trump’s EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits More than 200 health experts say regulatory proposals will lead to biggest increase in pollution in decades The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025
EPA set to roll back rules that limit greenhouse gases and mercury from US power plants The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to eliminate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
New Mexico’s Governor Declares Drought Emergency. Sort Of. A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder. Capital & Main · Jun 11, 2025
CDC To Return To Tijuana River Valley To Check Extent Of Contamination From Years Of Sewage Water CDC personnel is set to return to the Tijuana River Valley to study the extent of contamination caused by sewage water dumped in the river Latin Times · Jun 10, 2025
Takeaways from AP examination showing benefits, costs of rules Trump EPA wants to change When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
‘Deeply concerning’: Climate scientists sound alarm over Trump plans to remove limits on power plant emissions Lawsuits are expected against ‘reprehensible’ proposal from the EPA, experts say The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
In CRA first, Senate blocks EPA waivers after procedural change - Roll Call The Senate, in a first, used a fast-track procedure Thursday to nullify three EPA emissions waivers for California. Roll Call · May 22, 2025
Can the EPA Finesse the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding? The agency may be able to adopt a bank-shot strategy to preclude most (but not all) greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act without contesting basic climate science. Reason · May 16, 2025
Trump Admin Axes Safeguards Against 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
How does the EPA know a pesticide is safe to use in my yard? Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin has said he wants the federal agency to accelerate scientific safety evaluations of various chemicals, including pesticides. The Conversation · May 14, 2025
Motor1 · May 13, 2025 The EPA Vows to 'Fix' Your Car's Most Annoying Feature Automatic stop/start is arguably one of the most annoying features of any new car. It essentially shuts off your engine for short periods as long as your foot is on the brake, while keeping basic functions like the air conditioning and radio still running. Once you let off the brake,…
InsideEVs · May 13, 2025 EPA Vows To 'Fix' This Gas-Saving Feature That 'Everyone Hates' If you've ever driven a gas car with Auto Start-Stop (AST) tech, you know just how annoying it can be. You roll to a stop and after a slight delay, the RPMs drop to zero until you let your foot off the brake and the engine quickly roars back to…
Reason · May 9, 2025 The EPA Is a Prime Candidate for Reform by the Trump Administration The federal agency has a history of overreaching its authority and threatening liberty.
Roll Call · May 7, 2025 Lawmakers may reset the Congressional Review Act clock to reverse EPA waivers - Roll Call Time is running out for Congress to roll back EPA regulations under a little-used law, but Republicans are talking about resetting the clock.
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025 Americans’ health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn Advocacy groups say gutting EPA’s scientific research arm would turn it into a purely political agency
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced a broad reorganization as part of the Trump administration’s drive to cut costs that some activists worry will harm the agency’s independent scientific research
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 During final Fox appearance before ouster, Mike Waltz congratulated colleague on ‘last day’ Minutes after Mike Waltz’s interview on Fox News ended, it was first reported that he was out as Trump’s national security advisor
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025 ‘A ruthless agenda’: charting 100 days of Trump’s onslaught on the environment Guardian reporters map out how Trump is eviscerating efforts to protect the natural world – from ‘drill, baby, drill’ to mass firings
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits The Trump administration is expected to soon say whether it intends to stand by strict drinking water standards for forever chemicals set last year
Roll Call · Apr 28, 2025 EPA plans action to address PFAS, including 'polluter pays' - Roll Call The EPA announced steps to address "forever chemicals" including a plan to ensure that liability adheres to the “polluter pays” principle.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 EPA chief demands that Mexico stop Tijuana sewage from flowing into California The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says his agency will be providing Mexico a list to complete to stop the flow of sewage from Tijuana