Supreme Court’s limitation on wetlands protection will make flooding worse
In Sackett vs. EPA, the high court rolled back protections for nature’s first line of defense.
Tag: Clean Water Act
We protect what we love: Why connecting to nature is so important in the fight for endangered species
Human connection to nature has decreased by 60% in the last 200 years, according to a study published last year.
Who protects Florida’s wetlands when federal protections fade?
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision, Florida's laws matter more than ever.
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The Documerica project shows in clear photographic evidence how dirty the US used to be.
Why we need environmental regulations
Many people are unaware of the impact of environmental laws, making it easier to push for deregulation.
The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
The sandhill crane, merlin and pileated woodpecker are examples of the positive effect of reversing environmental harms.
Federal laws don’t ban rollbacks of environmental protection, but they don’t make it easy
There are some explicit restrictions that prevent loosening of existing environmental standards for clean air and water.
EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
The Trump administration is seeking to eliminate the EPA's scientific research arm and roll back clean air and water regulations.
Environmental protection laws still apply even under national energy emergency − here’s why
President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency does not allow him to waive or ignore all other legal requirements.
How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment
The administrator’s decisions carry great weight for regulated industries and communities affected by pollution.