The Latest Breaking News from NEPA

Australia's government introduces comprehensive environmental reform legislation promising A$6.9 billion annual economic benefits through faster project approvals while establishing a new National Environmental Protection Agency. The landmark bill faces political challenges requiring crossbench support.

In other words, more fire is coming, more often.

The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved.

Getting federal approval for permits to build bridges, wind farms, highways and other major infrastructure projects has long been a complicated and time-consuming process. Despite growing calls from both parties for Congress and federal agencies to reform that process, there had been few significant revisions – until now.

The case involved a fully permitted railroad track in Utah that has yet to break ground because of environmental lawsuits.

Some additional thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition.

Environmental Impact Statements do not have to consider upstream and downstream effects.

From forest restoration to energy infrastructure, NEPA delays projects that would benefit the economy and environment.

The future of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, established in 1970, is uncertain in the Trump administration.