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Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

How the EPA's environmental about-face could upend California's climate efforts

EPA plans to repeal regulations threaten California's air/water quality and emissions standards, seen as a major rollback of environmental progress.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

The EPA plans significant deregulation, emphasizing less enforcement of environmental laws to reduce costs and promote American industries.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump administration slashes dozens of US environmental protections

The EPA will eliminate 31 protections against air and water pollution, significantly changing environmental regulations.
This move is part of a broader deregulatory agenda by the Trump administration.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
4 months ago

EPA Wants to Gut Its Research Team. What Does that Mean for Clean Air and Water Rules?

Eliminating the Office of Research and Development could severely impact environmental regulations and the EPA's scientific integrity.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

How the EPA's environmental about-face could upend California's climate efforts

EPA plans to repeal regulations threaten California's air/water quality and emissions standards, seen as a major rollback of environmental progress.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

The EPA plans significant deregulation, emphasizing less enforcement of environmental laws to reduce costs and promote American industries.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump administration slashes dozens of US environmental protections

The EPA will eliminate 31 protections against air and water pollution, significantly changing environmental regulations.
This move is part of a broader deregulatory agenda by the Trump administration.
#elon-musk
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Executive Order Looks to Cut Environmental Regulations That Musk Opposes

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Executive Order Looks to Cut Environmental Regulations That Musk Opposes

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Agriculture

The Trump administration is pushing to open new coal mines that will likely never turn a profit

New coal mining operations are being expedited in East Tennessee due to federal energy emergency declarations, despite previous mine closures and bankruptcies.
#california
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC Agenda: Communication Will Thrive Despite Nature, by Sea, or Via Space

FCC prioritizes relaxing environmental regulations, securing submarine cables, and promoting space-based communications in its August 7 open meeting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Weaker building regulations could destroy 215,000 hectares of nature in England, analysis shows

Weakening environmental regulations for small housebuilders may lead to significant nature loss without compensation over the next 10 years.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

Expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has negatively impacted trade for businesses in south-east London.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Floyd Mitchell

Buffy Wicks' bill waives environmental reviews for constructing infill housing, boosting supply and reducing costs.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

La Fleche Residence / MU Architecture

The residence on a steep site utilizes rock-blasting for landscaping while adhering to environmental regulations, emphasizing elegance and restraint in design.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I reported the neighbor, and it turned out wilder than I had imagined

Contact state environmental authorities if neighbors are irresponsibly feeding wild animals.
#pfas
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Public health

EPA Has Terminated Over $15 Million in Funding for "Forever Chemicals" Research

fromFast Company
2 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

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Public health

EPA Has Terminated Over $15 Million in Funding for "Forever Chemicals" Research

fromFast Company
2 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

France news
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

Why France shuts down its nuclear reactors during heatwaves

French nuclear power plants face shutdowns due to rising river temperatures during heatwaves, impacting electricity production.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sam McBride: Ministers' self-sabotage will mean more deaths on A5 Dublin-Donegal road

The Belfast High Court last week blocked the upgrading of a major road between Dublin and Donegal even though the judge accepted his decision is likely to lead to people being killed and seriously maimed.
Cars
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Buying a home in Berkeley just got more complicated here's what you need to know

The evolving landscape of home buying in Berkeley is daunting even for seasoned buyers who now face new environmental regulations adding significant hurdles.
East Bay real estate
#trump-administration
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
California

California And Ten Other Friends Go to Battle with Trump Over EV's - Streetsblog California

Trump's law revokes California's ability to mandate electric vehicle sales, prompting a lawsuit from California and other states.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's E.P.A. To Rewrite Rules Aimed at Averting Chemical Disasters

The Trump administration is reversing safety regulations for chemical facilities designed to prevent disasters.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's E.P.A. To Rewrite Rules Aimed at Averting Chemical Disasters

The Trump administration is reversing safety regulations for chemical facilities designed to prevent disasters.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

A multi-family rezoning at the rugged edge of Northwest Austin - Austin Monitor

The owners seek to upzone land for a small homestead, but face environmental regulations limiting development.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gas prices are attributed to structural factors and regulation rather than collusion among oil companies.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gasoline prices stem from structural issues and regulations, not from price gouging by oil companies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bonuses banned for 10 English water bosses over sewage pollution

Bonuses for water company executives in England are banned due to serious sewage pollution, following new powers from the Labour government.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Alameda County DA Defends Dismissal of Case Tied to Toxic Fire in West Oakland | KQED

District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson dropped charges against a scrap metal plant, citing insufficient evidence to meet the required legal burden.
#waste-management
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders

Proposals to ease environmental rules for developers in England aim to boost housing on small sites and support smaller builders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ford blames 'red tape' for slow mine approvals. It's not that simple, critics say | CBC News

Jamie Kneen, national program co-lead for MiningWatch Canada, argues it’s undemocratic for the province to exempt mines from oversight, questioning the legitimacy of using tariffs as justification.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US oil firms pumping secret chemicals into ground and not fully reporting it

Chevron is the top offender in Colorado's oil and gas sector for chemical disclosure violations, with over 60% of fracked sites lacking reports.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

EPA Is Easing Restrictions on 'Forever Chemicals'

Public health measures are regressing; PFAS regulations loosened, and health officials exhibit questionable practices amid rising health concerns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Fears water quality reforms could leave swimmers more at risk'

Public outcry over water quality issues has prompted government reforms to bathing water regulations, but critics warn these may lead to heightened risks for swimmers.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU to ease green rules on farm aid subsidies DW 05/14/2025

The EU Commission proposes weakening environmental conditions for farm subsides to enhance farmers' competitiveness amid ongoing protests.
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Nature protections 'not the problem' - so why is the government rolling them back?

The UK government's Planning & Infrastructure Bill seeks to streamline housing projects through environmental regulation changes, raising concerns among critics about ecological protections.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

If Trump really wants to reopen Alcatraz, he'll have to go through California's environmental laws

Trump's plans to reopen Alcatraz for prison use face significant regulatory and environmental challenges.
#energy-policy
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

The Interior Department will fast-track energy project approvals, drastically cutting environmental reviews amid an energy emergency.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

The Interior Department will fast-track energy project approvals, drastically cutting environmental reviews amid an energy emergency.
#ceqa
fromKqed
3 months ago
NYC politics

A Bill to Reform Controversial Environmental Law Faces Its First Legislative Hurdle | KQED

fromKqed
3 months ago
NYC politics

A Bill to Reform Controversial Environmental Law Faces Its First Legislative Hurdle | KQED

Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

156 million Americans are exposed to unsafe air quality according to the American Lung Association.
Regulatory rollbacks could worsen air quality issues.
The Clean Air Act has significantly improved public health.
Many Americans still face serious health risks from pollution.
Portland food
fromKqed
3 months ago

'Secret Deal' in California Would Weaken Regulations for Oil Refineries | KQED

Chevron refinery fire in 2012 led to enhanced safety regulations, now at risk of rollback amid compliance complaints.
Stricter safety rules for California refineries are being reconsidered, raising alarm among environmental and labor advocates.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla could face emissions credit tax in Washington

Washington legislators propose a tax on Tesla's emissions credits sales as part of efforts to phase out gas vehicles.
#climate-policy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Will California sell out its clean energy policies to help power AI?

California legislators face a critical decision regarding SB 540 that could jeopardize the state's electricity market protections, risking both consumer interests and environmental regulations.
California
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

The U.S. Will Continue Shifting Toward Clean Energy despite Trump Policies, New Analyses Say

America's energy transition will continue despite regulatory rollbacks, with renewable energy projected to rise and electricity demand increasing overall.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Coal Plant Ranked as Nation's Dirtiest Asks for Pollution Exemption

The Colstrip power plant, the most polluting in the U.S., is seeking a two-year exemption from stricter pollution regulations aimed at reducing hazardous air emissions.
Environment
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

8 things to check when buying a house with a septic tank

When buying a home with a septic tank, verify its installation and service history, check if it's shared, and confirm compliance with environmental laws.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Companies flummoxed by Scope 3 emissions

Half of European businesses fear they'll lose customers if they come clean about their greenhouse gas emissions, indicating a resistance to transparency around environmental impact.
Business intelligence
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Pentagon reportedly planning to cut workforce by at least 50,000 US politics live

The Pentagon plans to reduce its civilian workforce by 50,000 to 60,000 mainly through voluntary measures.
Trump's administration aims to repeal multiple environmental regulations, potentially jeopardizing public health and the environment.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against green laws

Financial speculators are increasingly funding lawsuits against governments for environmental regulations, seeking lucrative payouts under investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS).
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

San Francisco wins Supreme Court case against EPA over wastewater discharge into bay, Pacific Ocean

San Francisco won a Supreme Court case against the EPA regarding wastewater discharge regulations.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco and makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges

Supreme Court limits EPA's authority on water pollution regulation under the Clean Water Act.
Court's conservative majority drives shift in environmental policy against stricter pollution controls.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests

Trump's directive will boost timber production by bypassing environmental regulations and could impact endangered species.
SF politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

Proposed California water law would revive Clean Water Act rules

California seeks to strengthen clean water regulations through SB 601 to align with the Clean Water Act amid environmental concerns.
US politics
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Trump may axe holy grail regulation that could spell global disaster

The Trump Administration is considering repealing the 2009 endangerment finding, potentially impacting climate regulations and government spending on climate initiatives.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Gov. Newsom seeks $40B in fire disaster aid from feds

Gov. Newsom requests $39.7 billion federal aid for wildfire recovery, facing potential conditions from Trump allies that could limit California's regulatory powers.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

LA fires reveal Democrat-run California's ridiculous number of catastrophes

When it comes to the horrific LA fires, every new day brings more hideous evidence of just how much blame California's progressive political culture bears for what's now projected to be the most expensive natural disaster in US history at over $250 billion in damage.
Miscellaneous
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Gavin Newsom Vows to Cut His State's Infamous Bureaucratic Red Tape' to Help Fire Victims Rebuild Quickly'

Gavin Newsom signed an order to help wildfire victims rebuild quickly by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring price gouging protections remain in place.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Protections for nesting gulls (among other uniquely Californian headaches) delayed repairs to Santa Cruz wharf

Santa Cruz's wharf collapse highlights the tension between environmental protections and infrastructure maintenance, raising questions about timing and priorities.
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