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US politics
fromMail Online
2 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.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

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
1 week ago
Environment

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.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

How Trump Will Roll Back Climate and Energy Policy on Day One

Trump plans to initiate a significant rollback of Biden's climate policies through executive orders.
Immediate legal challenges expected for Trump's climate-related executive orders.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Environment

Could Trump Accidentally End Greenwashing?

Trump's presidency symbolizes broader disillusionment with global climate policies, but it may also spur more effective, market-driven climate solutions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump orders coal revival, but market favors natural gas

Trump signed executive orders to revitalize the coal industry, easing regulations and promoting coal plant operations.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 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.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 weeks 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

How Trump Will Roll Back Climate and Energy Policy on Day One

Trump plans to initiate a significant rollback of Biden's climate policies through executive orders.
Immediate legal challenges expected for Trump's climate-related executive orders.
fromtime.com
1 week ago
Environment

Could Trump Accidentally End Greenwashing?

Trump's presidency symbolizes broader disillusionment with global climate policies, but it may also spur more effective, market-driven climate solutions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump orders coal revival, but market favors natural gas

Trump signed executive orders to revitalize the coal industry, easing regulations and promoting coal plant operations.
more#trump-administration
#ceqa
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

California lawmakers seek end to CEQA's reign

CEQA reform may expedite urban housing development in California by exempting projects from extensive environmental studies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

Local communities' input is essential in housing and environmental decisions, as indicated by arguments against top-down approaches.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

California lawmakers seek end to CEQA's reign

CEQA reform may expedite urban housing development in California by exempting projects from extensive environmental studies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

Local communities' input is essential in housing and environmental decisions, as indicated by arguments against top-down approaches.
more#ceqa
#pollution
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

Philp: S.F. uses ocean as its toilet and wants to flush a key environmental law

San Francisco's legal challenge to the Supreme Court may allow it to pollute the Pacific Ocean, impacting national environmental regulations.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Philp: S.F. uses ocean as its toilet and wants to flush a key environmental law

San Francisco's legal challenge to the Supreme Court may allow it to pollute the Pacific Ocean, impacting national environmental regulations.
more#pollution
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week 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.
#waste-management
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany politics

Why you'll have to take more care sorting your biowaste in Germany from May

Germany is tightening penalties for improper waste separation starting May 1st, with fines up to €2,500.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill will cease accepting trash in 2025

Chiquita Canyon Landfill will close on January 1 due to economic viability issues after struggles with a hazardous chemical reaction.
The landfill's closure marks a significant shift in Los Angeles County's waste management landscape.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany politics

Why you'll have to take more care sorting your biowaste in Germany from May

Germany is tightening penalties for improper waste separation starting May 1st, with fines up to €2,500.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill will cease accepting trash in 2025

Chiquita Canyon Landfill will close on January 1 due to economic viability issues after struggles with a hazardous chemical reaction.
The landfill's closure marks a significant shift in Los Angeles County's waste management landscape.
more#waste-management
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Valero to close Benicia refinery by 2026 as oil companies face increased oversight in CA

Valero plans to close its Benicia refinery by April 2026, impacting over 400 jobs amid increased regulatory scrutiny.
#public-health
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

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

Colstrip power plant seeks exemption from stricter pollution limits, risking health for economic stability.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

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

Colstrip power plant seeks exemption from stricter pollution limits, risking health for economic stability.
more#public-health
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Companies flummoxed by Scope 3 emissions

European businesses fear customer loss over disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions, leading to hesitance in transparency.
#california
California
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

CA Withdraws New Clean-Air Rules Before Trump Can Reject Them

California has abandoned its diesel truck regulations due to the anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, jeopardizing air quality initiatives.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
California

Los Angeles Officials Pass Regulation to Expedite the Rebuilding Process

California officials are prioritizing rapid rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles following devastating wildfires, reducing regulatory hurdles to support displaced residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

California GOP's plan to cut gas prices is squashed, backers say

California Senate Republicans' efforts to lower gas prices faced rejection from the Democrat-led legislature, significantly impacting future energy policy discussions.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

CA Withdraws New Clean-Air Rules Before Trump Can Reject Them

California has abandoned its diesel truck regulations due to the anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, jeopardizing air quality initiatives.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
California

Los Angeles Officials Pass Regulation to Expedite the Rebuilding Process

California officials are prioritizing rapid rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles following devastating wildfires, reducing regulatory hurdles to support displaced residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

California GOP's plan to cut gas prices is squashed, backers say

California Senate Republicans' efforts to lower gas prices faced rejection from the Democrat-led legislature, significantly impacting future energy policy discussions.
more#california
#epa
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 month 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 month 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.
more#epa
#climate-change
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests

Trump's directive will boost timber production by bypassing environmental regulations and could impact endangered species.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court allows Biden administration limits on methane and mercury emissions

The Supreme Court upheld two Biden administration environmental regulations targeting methane and mercury emissions, reinforcing efforts to combat climate change.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court allows Biden administration limits on methane and mercury emissions

The Supreme Court upheld two Biden administration environmental regulations targeting methane and mercury emissions, reinforcing efforts to combat climate change.
more#climate-change
#climate-policy
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Dread and determination: how climate scientists are preparing for Trump 2.0

Trump's second term could significantly impact U.S. climate policy, including exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back environmental protections.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Business

What Whiplash U.S. Climate Policy Means for Business

Trump's administration has aggressively pursued the rollback of climate regulations, claiming it's beneficial for business growth.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Dread and determination: how climate scientists are preparing for Trump 2.0

Trump's second term could significantly impact U.S. climate policy, including exiting the Paris Agreement and rolling back environmental protections.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Business

What Whiplash U.S. Climate Policy Means for Business

Trump's administration has aggressively pursued the rollback of climate regulations, claiming it's beneficial for business growth.
more#climate-policy
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

California's progressive policies significantly contributed to LA's wildfire disaster, exacerbating damages projected at over $250 billion.
LAFD's inefficiency and budget cuts led to inadequate responses and compromised firefighting capabilities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Could better brush clearance have helped slow the spread of the Palisades fire?

The Palisades fire's devastation was influenced more by extreme weather conditions than insufficient brush clearance efforts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
California

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.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fresh-From-the-Boat Crab Sales Begin With Long Lines at Pier 47

The Dungeness crab season opened with high community engagement after typical delays due to environmental factors.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromTESLARATI
5 months ago
Science

SpaceX launches cleared to continue by Federal Judge

Judge Olvera ruled against environmental group Save RGV, allowing SpaceX launches to continue, citing lack of evidence for halting conditions.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump must unwind Biden's destructive throttling of America's resources

Trump should dismantle Biden's energy restrictions to boost the U.S. energy sector and secure critical mineral resources.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Darragh McCullough: Costs are spiralling out of control in my attempts to do my bit for the environment

Environmental good intentions can lead to significant hidden costs for farmers and other individuals attempting to comply with regulations.
fromEarth911
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Do I Get Rid of My Old Barbecue Grill?

Properly disposing of an old barbecue grill can be complicated due to hazardous waste regulations and recycling requirements.
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