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Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. Who Will Step Up to Fill the Gap?

EPA ended mandatory greenhouse gas reporting under the GHGRP, creating a national emissions data gap NGOs may partly fill but cannot fully replace.
#emissions-standards
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago
US politics

Tesla pleads with Trump White House not to bail on crucial climate standards

Abandoning EPA tailpipe standards would let vehicle and engine manufacturers avoid measuring, controlling, and reporting GHG emissions, undermining climate protection.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
US politics

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The EPA is proposing to roll back emissions standards for power plants, claiming minimal impact on air pollution.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The EPA is proposing to roll back emissions standards for power plants, claiming minimal impact on air pollution.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a 'con job' | TechCrunch

Tesla urged the EPA to preserve current vehicle emissions standards and the Endangerment Finding while offering to discuss streamlined mechanisms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump's EPA Chief Agrees on Fox News that Climate Change is a Con Job'

The president is absolutely right; and we've seen in the name of climate change, these left wing policies willing to cause extreme economic pain for people who can least afford it. We've seen in the name of climate justice, grants to $50 million to Climate Justice Alliance. They say that climate justice runs through a free Palestine. In the name of environmental justice, they will have tens of billions of dollars go to their well-connected left wing former Obama and Biden officials and Democratic donors,
US politics
Environment
fromTruthout
1 week ago

EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

EPA proposes reversing 2024 TSCA amendments to allow selective consideration of chemical uses and exposures, citing faster risk evaluation completion.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

How Supreme Court may get chance to re-examine landmark climate ruling - Harvard Gazette

The Supreme Court is expected to get a chance to take a second look at a landmark 2007 decision that paved the way for federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, power plants, and other sources. But this time, legal scholars say, a shift in the makeup of the court may lead to a much different outcome, one that could have far-reaching implications for the nation's battle against climate change.
Law
#clean-air-act
#pfas
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Environment

It's Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

fromFast Company
4 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

SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The EPA is rolling back regulations on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, which could increase exposure risks for millions.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What to know about Trump's plans to weaken limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA plans to roll back safety limits on PFAS in drinking water, countering previous efforts to reduce public health risks.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Environment

It's Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

SF politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

As EPA Rolls Back Regulations on 4 PFAS, Thousands More Remain Unregulated

EPA's reconsideration of PFAS limits raises concerns about public health protections and corporate influence.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
fromFast Company
4 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

SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The EPA is rolling back regulations on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, which could increase exposure risks for millions.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What to know about Trump's plans to weaken limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA plans to roll back safety limits on PFAS in drinking water, countering previous efforts to reduce public health risks.
#environmental-justice
Environment
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

As EPA's Environmental Justice Employees Lose Their Jobs, New York Community Groups Pay the Price

The EPA's environmental justice office has significantly aided communities in New York, but faces cuts due to the Trump administration's policy changes.
Environment
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

As EPA's Environmental Justice Employees Lose Their Jobs, New York Community Groups Pay the Price

The EPA's environmental justice office has significantly aided communities in New York, but faces cuts due to the Trump administration's policy changes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

EPA Fires Dissent' Statement Signers

Most EPA employees signed anonymously for fear of the type of retribution now seen in the Friday firings, which were widely anticipated after the agency moved to cancel employee bargaining and grievance rights agreements earlier in August. The employees had previously been placed on paid leave after the letter's release by the agency. This employment limbo was extended three times while they were under investigation for preparing the declaration during work hours, since extended into September for many of the remaining signatories.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

EPA cites DEI in decision to cancel North Richmond grant worth nearly $20 million

EPA revoked a $19 million grant for North Richmond's community resilience project, citing conflicts with new administration priorities on DEI and environmental justice.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

EPA plans to SPREAD CANCER by reapproving deadly DICAMBA HERBICIDE that the Fed Courts already banned twice

EPA plans to reapprove dicamba, a drifting herbicide linked to health and environmental harms, despite previous federal court bans and mounting public concern.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Floods are swallowing their village. Trump's EPA cut a major lifeline for them and others

Kipnuk's future is in jeopardy after a $20 million federal grant to protect the village from erosion was canceled by the EPA.
US politics
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

How the EPA Is Attempting to Roll Back Climate RegulationAnd Where It Could Stumble

EPA's proposal to repeal power plant climate pollution regulations cites insufficient emissions but may lead to substantial legal challenges.
US politics
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

How the EPA Is Attempting to Roll Back Climate RegulationAnd Where It Could Stumble

EPA's proposal to repeal power plant climate pollution regulations cites insufficient emissions but may lead to substantial legal challenges.
#energy-efficiency
#energy-star
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

EPA's restructuring plan threatens the long-standing Energy Star program aimed at promoting energy-efficient appliances.
US news
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Trump cuts Energy Star program that saved households $450 a year

The Energy Star program, which saves homeowners money on energy costs, may be shut down by the Trump administration.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Why End Energy Star?

The Energy Star program significantly aids energy efficiency and has faced potential elimination under the Trump Administration's proposed changes.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

What to Expect If the EPA Shutters Energy Star Program

The EPA may eliminate the Energy Star program, impacting energy-saving benefits for consumers and businesses.
Energy Star has saved over $500 billion in energy costs since its inception.
US politics
fromFuturism
4 months ago

You'll Start Spiralling When You Learn What the Trump Administration Just Did

The Trump administration is ending the Energy Star program, which has saved over $500 billion for Americans since 1992.
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Austin will lose $32 million for solar power projects after federal funding cuts - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy loses $32 million for low-income solar projects after cancellation of the "Solar For All" program.
#moss-landing
#solar-energy
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The EPA plans to block limits on vehicle emissions. Will that stop the shift to EVs?

The U.S. government is reversing efforts to regulate vehicle emissions, jeopardizing progress made since the 1970s.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Patagonia CEO: The EPA is 'endangering' America's businesses on climate

Big Oil influences EPA regulations, allowing unchecked greenhouse gas emissions.
#environmental-policy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's pollution rollback rewards wealthy plant owners at the expense of Americans' health

The EPA's plan to roll back power plant pollution standards will primarily benefit plant operators at the expense of public health and environmental safety.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's EPA announces major rollbacks to power plant pollution limits

Regulatory rollbacks by the EPA under the Trump administration may increase harmful emissions from US power plants.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Delays in reporting and monitoring extend the timeline for coal ash cleanup efforts.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Win for chemical industry as EPA shutters scientific research office

Dismantling the EPA's Office of Research and Development limits chemical risk assessments, impacting health and environmental regulations.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

EPA Employees Still in the Dark as Agency Dismantles Scientific Research Office

ORD's independent structure is crucial for producing quality scientific work, insulating research from policy-making influences.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Public Health Experts Sound the Alarm as Trump EPA Eliminates Research Arm

The U.S. EPA's elimination of its scientific research arm threatens environmental protection and public health efforts.
Lee Zeldin's leadership at the EPA promotes deregulation and staffing cuts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump officials address chemtrails' conspiracy theories while spreading misinformation, experts say

The Trump administration's actions regarding chemtrails have confused experts and fueled conspiracy theories while spreading climate misinformation.
Environment
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

EPA puts NE staffers on leave after they sign letter criticizing Trump's environmental policies

Investigations at the EPA reveal a retaliatory climate towards employees voicing dissent against administration policies.
#geoengineering
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants

The Trump administration proposed to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants

The Trump administration proposed to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Environmental Protection Agency puts 139 employees who spoke out against Trump on leave

139 EPA employees placed on leave for dissenting against policies, accused of undermining the Trump administration's agenda.
Environment
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

139 EPA employees on administrative leave for dissenting against policies undermining environmental protection.
Canada news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Revealed: The large pockets of country at risk of contaminated drinking water

Large areas of drinking water supply remain at contamination risk despite treatment plant upgrades.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 months ago

To maintain NY, NJ port traffic, feds seek new ocean site for 50 million cubic yards of dirt

The Army Corps of Engineers seeks a new dumping site for 50 million cubic yards of dredged ocean floor dirt due to capacity issues.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The Trump administration is trying to bring back asbestos

The EPA plans to reconsider banning chrysotile asbestos, which poses serious health risks, after a petition from the Texas Chemistry Council.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

Kennedy and the MAHA movement's rise to power is disorienting for scientists and advocates in environmental health who are focused on human exposure to toxic chemicals and environmental pollutants.
US news
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

EPA Decides to Reconsider Ban of Asbestos

Last year the Environmental Protection Agency, under President Joseph R. Biden, adopted a ban on the use, manufacture and import of chrysotile asbestos.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.
EU data protection
fromTruthout
4 months ago

EPA Employees Decline to Snitch on Colleagues Working on DEI Initiatives

Trump's administration moved to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal agencies, particularly targeting the EPA.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Senate grills EPA chief Zeldin over cuts to climate change and pollution programs

The EPA is under fire for canceling critical pollution and clean energy funding intended for low-income and minority communities.
#forever-chemicals
Public health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.
Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill car feature 'everyone hates'

The EPA plans to roll back the contentious start/stop technology in vehicles due to public dissatisfaction and its dubious environmental impact.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Chimp societies drum to a distinct beat

Chimpanzees exhibit distinct drumming patterns based on subspecies, which may reflect their social dynamics and hint at musical evolution.
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The EPA Will Likely Gut Team That Studies Health Risks From Chemicals

"Unfortunately, right now, it looks like the polluters won," says Thomas Burke, the founder and emeritus director of the Johns Hopkins Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute and a former deputy assistant administrator of the EPA's Office of Research and Development.
OMG science
fromFlowingData
4 months ago

Air quality monitoring suspended at national parks

The program collects data on levels of harmful air pollutants, including ozone and particulate matter, at the 63 national parks in the United States.
US news
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

US environmental agency halts funding for its main science division

The Trump administration has blocked EPA research funding despite congressional appropriations.
The reorganization aims to integrate scientific staff but raises concerns about the impact on environmental research.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Americans' health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn

"Gutting the [ORD] is a loss for health. EPA's air pollution rules work because they're based on science. This is the office that makes that possible."
US news
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has regained full eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit, making it accessible to cash buyers after a brief hiatus.
Alternative transportation
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Administration Unveils EPA Overhaul With Shift to Approving New Chemicals

The E.P.A. is reallocating its scientific workforce to prioritize chemical approvals, signaling a shift in agency focus.
#california
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
California

House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards

SF politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Congress Declares War on State's Clean Air Efforts - Streetsblog California

The House passed resolutions to revoke California's EPA emission regulation permits, opposing state control over national vehicle standards.
California
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards

The US House aims to revoke California's pollution regulations, highlighting a conflict between state and federal authority.
Republicans may face legal challenges in their attempt to block California's pollution standards.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

US House votes to block California's 2035 ban on sale of new gas-powered cars

Congressional Republicans are attempting to reverse California's plan to end new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Fired (or not?) from Trump's EPA, this Berkeley resident says his worst fears have come true

The Trump administration's cuts to the EPA risks worsening environmental quality and halting wetland restoration efforts.
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