The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
EPA sets strict new limits on lead dust in older homes and child-care facilities to protect children from toxic exposure.
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in three states
Offshore wind projects in NY, NJ, and MD advance amid regulatory reviews and escalating legal challenges from opponents.
Regulating safety for carbon removal, capture and sequestration projects in the US
U.S. lawmakers are advancing regulations for carbon capture and removal technologies, prioritizing safety and environmental protections.
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
Biden's admin speeds up clean energy projects, aiming to secure climate legacy before term ends amid potential Trump return.
US Supreme Court allows rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect
The rule requires many coal-fired power plants to capture 90 per cent of their carbon emissions or shut down within eight years.
EPA reaches $4.2M settlement over 2019 explosion, fire at major Philadelphia refinery
The EPA reaches a $4.2M settlement with a refinery firm after a 2019 explosion in Philadelphia; public comments await final approval.
As Great Salt Lake dries, Utah Republicans pardon Trump climate skepticism
Utah's Great Salt Lake is shrinking, posing an "environmental nuclear bomb" threat, but locals still support Trump.
US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
A parish is being sued for environmental racism as residents allege the promotion of polluting industries in their communities.
US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block new EPA rules tightening limits on mercury and methane emissions, despite challenges from states and industry...
New Jersey’s Atlantic Shores wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
The U.S. has approved Atlantic Shores' plan to build 197 turbines, generating 2,800 MW to power one million New Jersey homes.
