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My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) in Spokane, Washington, a northern city near the Idaho border where many homes weren’t built with central air conditioning.

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called “declaration of dissent” against the federal agency's policies

The Independent UK

EPA forced to auction off 20,000 lab rats, mice, and rabbits as Trump shuts down research projects

Approximately three quarters of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development — representing 1,000 scientist positions — will be cut under the Trump administration

The Independent UK

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The US’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban

Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer and laryngeal cancer. That’s why over 60 countries have banned it – and why the US mostly phased it out.

The Conversation

Forever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it

“It’s widespread.”

Fortune

If Energy Star goes away, finding energy efficient appliances will be harder. Here are some tips

The Environmental Protection Agency has hinted at plans to shut down its Energy Star offices

The Independent UK

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

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Trump blocks California rules for greener vehicles and gas-powered car ban

State says it would challenge president’s resolution, setting up a battle over California’s environmental measures

The Guardian - US

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

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

'What Comes Around Goes Around': Democrats Warning Message to GOP As Thune Seeks To Overturn California's EV Mandate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning the GOP against taking a "nuclear option" that would overturn California's EV mandate and overturn Parliamentarian rule.

Latin Times

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

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of what are known as forever chemicals in drinking water

The Independent UK

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-calledforever chemicals in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

The Independent UK

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

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The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

The Environmental Protection Agency says consumers across the U.S. will still be able to buy cheaper E15 gasoline this summer

The Independent UK

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

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Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday questioned a Department of Justice attorney over whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it terminated $20 billion in green bank grants allegedly without following the proper process

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The Independent UK

EPA plans to eliminate scientific research team, could fire more than 1,000 employees

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research team and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules safeguarding human health and the environment

The Independent UK

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles

The Conversation

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits

The U.S. Supreme Court has limited how flexible the Environmental Protection Agency and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act in a ruling issued March 4, 2025. However, the justices kept the decision relatively narrow.

Latin Times

Supreme Court Leaves Users Disgusted After Rolling Back Clean Water Act's Raw Sewage Discharge Limitations: 'Poop Is Back On the Menu'

The Supreme Court weakened restrictions on the discharge of raw sewage into water supplies in a 5-4 decision to roll back provisions of 1972's Clean Water Act.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US media

Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term revealed a wide range of aims for the administration – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance

Fortune

Americans now view Elon Musk and DOGE far less favorably than the programs DOGE is slashing, poll shows

In court, the administration says Musk isn’t in charge. Donald Trump just said the opposite.

The Texas Tribune

Why oil and gas companies want state oversight for carbon dioxide injection

Environmentalists are worried the state — known for a lax approach to regulation — is not prepared for the added responsibility of regulating certain carbon capture projects.

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