As Earth heats up, EPA puts profits over people
The Trump administration intends to revoke the declaration that greenhouse gases, which warm the planet, endanger public health.
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Trump’s EPA is attacking its own power to fight climate change
The EPA proposed repealing a finding that allows it to limit greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and other sources.
Trump’s climate research cuts are unpopular, even with Republicans
Polling shows that nearly 80% of voters want government agencies to keep researching and sharing global warming data.
Energy Star has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet
Energy Star has saved consumers an average of $15 billion a year on energy costs since its inception, according to ...
One Big Beautiful Bill or one big step back? The environmental impacts of H.R. 1
H.R. 1 repeals and weakens clean energy programs and promotes fossil fuel development on public lands.
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.
Florida farms need more than compensation: Anti-PFAS legislation and the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
The bill would set up a fund for research into decontamination, safer agricultural methods and compensation for affected farmers.
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Concerned people and groups continue to file climate-related lawsuits across the country and around the world.
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.
Closures of EPA’s regional environmental justice offices will hurt rural America
Former EPA employees warn that rural and underserved communities across the US will be left with fewer protections.