EPA News
U.S. Government Shutdown Curtails Key Weather and Climate Programs
The closure of the federal government will curtail or halt some US climate disaster preparedness and environmental programs — and even potentially delay real estate ...
U.S. Reversal on Key Climate Finding Spells Uncertainty for Business
The Trump administration has billed its plan to undo U.S. climate regulation as a way to cut costs for industry, but it may backfire by forcing automakers, utilities, and manufacturers into a future ...
World Court Opinion Holds Governments Accountable for Protecting Climate
A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last month that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it strengthens the legal ...
EPA to Rollback Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two ...
U.S. House Votes to Bar California 2035 EV Plan
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states. The House backed ...
EPA Approves California Plan to Ban Gas-Only Cars Starting in 2035
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it has approved California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The decision in the final weeks of President ...
PFAS by the Numbers: $165B Ground-Up* Litigation Losses Possible
When Frank Demento received a mailing from managers of his water district on Long Island last year, the news it contained seemed pretty good.
Judge Signs Off on Ohio Train Derailment $600M Settlement
A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio, but many people who live near East Palestine are ...