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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules

Congress has rolled back a significant Clean Air Act regulation, jeopardizing human health by potentially increasing toxic air pollution.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Republicans are determined to make you pay more for gas

The auto industry's support for relaxing fuel efficiency standards threatens consumer costs and environmental health.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump violating right to life with anti-environment orders, youth lawsuit says

Young Americans are suing the Trump administration over environmental executive orders that allegedly violate their constitutional rights.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Experts see a 'low information' reversal of U.S. climate leadership - Harvard Gazette

The Trump administration's disregard for climate science policy risks irreversible damage, warn Harvard experts.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.
Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules

Congress has rolled back a significant Clean Air Act regulation, jeopardizing human health by potentially increasing toxic air pollution.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Republicans are determined to make you pay more for gas

The auto industry's support for relaxing fuel efficiency standards threatens consumer costs and environmental health.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump violating right to life with anti-environment orders, youth lawsuit says

Young Americans are suing the Trump administration over environmental executive orders that allegedly violate their constitutional rights.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Experts see a 'low information' reversal of U.S. climate leadership - Harvard Gazette

The Trump administration's disregard for climate science policy risks irreversible damage, warn Harvard experts.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.
Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
fromHigh Country News
6 hours ago

Senate Republicans want to sell 3 million acres of public land - High Country News

"This Senate version is just open season on public lands."
SF politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | Trump's War on Nature Is Up Against a Powerful New Resistance Movement

The Klamath River's restoration signifies a major ecological success following the removal of four dams, critical for salmon and watershed health.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
16 hours ago

Public Hearing Calls for the Roll Out of a Statewide Cap-and-Invest Program

The Cap-and-Invest program is a vital step towards reducing carbon emissions in New York.
Public hearings are critical for pushing the state administration to implement necessary environmental policies.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach - Streetsblog California

California officials intend to sue the Trump Administration after the Senate rescinded EPA waivers allowing stricter clean air standards.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fury as Republicans go nuclear' in fight over California car emissions

Trump's administration may revoke California's stricter emissions standards, threatening environmental progress and public health.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Trump is expected to sign resolution this week reversing California's ban on gas-powered cars, GOP congressman says

Trump aims to reverse California's 2035 gas-powered car ban, affecting broader emissions regulation across states.
Public health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The Human Studies Facility at UNC, crucial for air pollution research, is being shut down amid government downsizing efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Republicans Kill California's Right to Clean Its Air

California loses its air quality standards as Congress revokes its authority, signaling a major shift in environmental policy under Trump-era Republicans.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach - Streetsblog California

California officials intend to sue the Trump Administration after the Senate rescinded EPA waivers allowing stricter clean air standards.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fury as Republicans go nuclear' in fight over California car emissions

Trump's administration may revoke California's stricter emissions standards, threatening environmental progress and public health.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Trump is expected to sign resolution this week reversing California's ban on gas-powered cars, GOP congressman says

Trump aims to reverse California's 2035 gas-powered car ban, affecting broader emissions regulation across states.
Public health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Landmark air-pollution lab under threat from Trump cuts - can it be saved?

The Human Studies Facility at UNC, crucial for air pollution research, is being shut down amid government downsizing efforts.
#climate-crisis
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

Trump's administration claims authority to abolish national monuments created under the Antiquities Act.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

If you want to understand Trump's environmental policy, read Project 2025

Trump's administration has begun implementing 42% of Project 2025's agenda, contradicting his denials of involvement.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

Trump's administration claims authority to abolish national monuments created under the Antiquities Act.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

If you want to understand Trump's environmental policy, read Project 2025

Trump's administration has begun implementing 42% of Project 2025's agenda, contradicting his denials of involvement.
#housing-development
fromAustin Monitor
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Council OKs water, wastewater extension to environmentally sensitive property - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Council OKs water, wastewater extension to environmentally sensitive property - Austin Monitor

#california-politics
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
NYC politics
fromsyracuse
2 days ago

Business, industry groups: Choose practical solution to waste reduction in NY (Guest Opinion)

New York lawmakers face a critical choice on managing packaging waste that balances environmental goals with affordability and market stability.
#ireland
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fly-tipper who dumped bed by roadside fined 4,600

Brent Council says it 'won't accept' fly-tipping, with a man fined £4,600 for dumping an old bed, reflecting their zero-tolerance approach.
London politics
#un-ocean-conference
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's goodbye to French fishermen': Macron under pressure as crucial UN ocean summit opens

Fishing families like Laurent Mevel's face challenges balancing environmental protection with economic survival.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's goodbye to French fishermen': Macron under pressure as crucial UN ocean summit opens

Fishing families like Laurent Mevel's face challenges balancing environmental protection with economic survival.
#conservation
fromNature
1 week ago
Environment

European Union's strict conservation targets should guide global marine policy

fromNature
1 week ago
Environment

European Union's strict conservation targets should guide global marine policy

#net-zero
#supreme-court
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court limits environmental review of major infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court's ruling streamlines environmental reviews, potentially expediting major infrastructure projects and reflecting both conservative and liberal judicial consensus.
SF politics
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Supreme Court rewrites NEPA rules-changing the game for environmental reviews

The U.S. Supreme Court has redefined how NEPA is interpreted, potentially streamlining the approval process for major infrastructure projects.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Supreme Court's Green Double Standard

The Supreme Court ruling limits environmental litigation, impacting infrastructure project approvals.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Supreme Court clears way for Utah oil project, scaling back a key environmental law

The Supreme Court's ruling supports a major oil railroad expansion, weakening environmental regulations under NEPA.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Two Calls to Action: Petitions to Save Transit, Save Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

California's leaders are finalizing the state budget and they are looking to slash funding for transit service. This means longer waits for buses and trains, whole routes canceled.
San Francisco
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Natural England chair rejects ministers' claim that nature blocks development

Nature should not be seen as an obstacle to development, but rather as a foundation for sustainable economic growth.
#california
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

US Senate Votes to Block California's Electric Car Mandate, State Certain to Sue

The US Senate voted to revoke California's electric car mandate, contradicting states' rights principles.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Groups head to California Supreme Court, seeking to upend solar rules

Environmental groups aim to challenge California's rooftop solar compensation policy by the CPUC, advocating for fair treatment of solar users.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: Why did the California Senate shunt a cost-cutting housing bill?

California's housing production costs are significantly higher due to state policies and lengthy regulations.
Recent legislative efforts to ease housing development faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Republican Senators Press Attack on CA's Clean Air Laws - Streetsblog California

Republican leaders are attempting to revoke California's clean-air standards using the Congressional Review Act despite opposition from California's Senators.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to kill California's gas car ban-a major setback for EVs

The Senate voted to block California's gas-powered car ban, undermining efforts for electric vehicle transition.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to overturn California's landmark ban on new gas-only car sales

Republican-controlled Senate voted to revoke California's vehicle emission standards, challenging state authority and hindering environmental progress.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

US Senate Votes to Block California's Electric Car Mandate, State Certain to Sue

The US Senate voted to revoke California's electric car mandate, contradicting states' rights principles.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Groups head to California Supreme Court, seeking to upend solar rules

Environmental groups aim to challenge California's rooftop solar compensation policy by the CPUC, advocating for fair treatment of solar users.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: Why did the California Senate shunt a cost-cutting housing bill?

California's housing production costs are significantly higher due to state policies and lengthy regulations.
Recent legislative efforts to ease housing development faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Republican Senators Press Attack on CA's Clean Air Laws - Streetsblog California

Republican leaders are attempting to revoke California's clean-air standards using the Congressional Review Act despite opposition from California's Senators.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to kill California's gas car ban-a major setback for EVs

The Senate voted to block California's gas-powered car ban, undermining efforts for electric vehicle transition.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Senate votes to overturn California's landmark ban on new gas-only car sales

Republican-controlled Senate voted to revoke California's vehicle emission standards, challenging state authority and hindering environmental progress.
#vaping-ban
#public-health
Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF politics

House Republicans broke years of precedent-and possibly the law-to kill California's right to clean air

Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
SF politics

House Republicans broke years of precedent-and possibly the law-to kill California's right to clean air

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills | CBC News

"It's about being self-reliant when it comes to waste management and all matters economic," Ontario's Environment Minister Todd McCarthy said in question period recently while defending the York1 project.
Toronto startup
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Fear and anger, not age, separate the GOP and Democrats

Media mischaracterizes GOP and Democratic appeal to youth based on age.
Republican campaigns rely on fear and resentment, impacting men's perceptions of competition.
Transgender athletes should compete based on mental attributes, not physical.
Smog bill amendments do not adequately resolve issues for owners of older vehicles.
#legislation
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Will Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Kill the Filibuster?

The filibuster is facing significant challenges, signaling its potential decline due to strategic legislative maneuvers and partisan conflicts.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
UK politics

Ford government to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation | CBC News

SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Will Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Kill the Filibuster?

The filibuster is facing significant challenges, signaling its potential decline due to strategic legislative maneuvers and partisan conflicts.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
UK politics

Ford government to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation | CBC News

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

South-west London drivers could be fined 100 for leaving engines running under pollution crackdown

The PSPO would allow enforcement officers to issue fixed penalty notices after two minutes of observation, improving enforcement against idling vehicle emissions.
London politics
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Spain to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying clean up costs

Spain's new law will hold wet wipe manufacturers responsible for cleaning costs related to environmental damage caused by their products.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fund for nature-friendly farming to be slashed in UK spending review

UK nature-friendly farming budget to be cut, affecting sustainability efforts in agriculture.
Only small farms to remain eligible for nature-friendly funding post-Brexit.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Deep in Amazon, politicians resist gold miners - and inspire thesis - Harvard Gazette

"I was just mesmerized. I thought, 'Wow! This is the most fascinating experiment in self-governance I've ever seen.'"
SF politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

London's soaring 'congestion' fees are a fresh warning for NYC

Congestion pricing efficacy raises questions amidst ongoing traffic issues observed in cities like London.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

London's Congestion Charge to rise to 18 and SMEs investing in 'greener fleets' rewarded

Keeping London moving by reducing congestion is vital for our city and for our economy. The congestion charge has been a huge success since its introduction, but we must ensure it is fit for purpose.
London food
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour MPs press for right to roam policy in England after supreme court ruling

Labour is pushing for a revival of the right to roam policy in England following a ruling that supports wild camping on Dartmoor.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Senate Republicans plan to eliminate California phase out of gas cars - San Jose Spotlight

Majority Leader John Thune announced Tuesday morning that the Senate will take up a vote to overturn waivers the Environmental Protection Agency granted to California.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

The California E-Bike Incentive Program Second Round Application Rescheduled for May 29 - Streetsblog California

The California Air Resources Board will open applications for a $2,000 e-bike voucher on May 29, addressing previous delays.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Log Ladies Unite, Biden's Scary Cancer Diagnosis, and Remembering the Legacy of George Floyd

The Mercury's new publication, BlackOut, commemorates the legacy of the racial justice movement in Portland, reflecting on the profound impacts of events like George Floyd's murder.
Portland food
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Third Nature Presents a Regenerative Masterplan for Greater Copenhagen

Third Nature's Øhjem proposes a long-term strategy for re-naturalizing Greater Copenhagen to enhance climate resilience and biodiversity.
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