#environmental-regulations

[ follow ]
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days 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
#public-health
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromFast Company
1 week 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

Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromFast Company
1 week 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

Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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.
#housing-development
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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

If Trump is to get his prison, the bureau will have to first pass a number of environmental reviews, including the National Environmental Protection Act.
San Francisco
#trump-administration
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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 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
1 month 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 month 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.aljazeera.com
2 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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 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
1 month 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 month 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.
#pollution
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
6 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.
#california
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 month 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.
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 month 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.
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 month 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.
#recycling
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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

California legislators may undermine electricity market protections with SB 540, risking consumer interests and environmental regulations.
SB 540 raises significant concerns about legislation's impact on California's energy market and environmental standards.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

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

Valero has announced it plans to close or restructure its operations at the Benicia refinery by April 2026, affecting over 400 jobs.
East Bay (California)
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
2 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
2 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
#epa
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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
2 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.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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
2 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.
Environment
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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).
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
2 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.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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.
Business
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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
fromNew York Post
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

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

Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order aims to expedite the rebuilding process for wildfire victims by suspending complex permitting processes, responding to widespread concerns about bureaucratic delays.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

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

Santa Cruz's iconic wharf suffered a catastrophic collapse, revealing a complex web of environmental regulations and the city's struggles to balance infrastructure repair with wildlife protections.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

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

President Biden and VP Kamala Harris never seemed to understand that their own restrictive government put their net-zero ambitions wildly out of reach. Their policies made securing critical minerals essential for green energy nearly impossible.
Miscellaneous
[ Load more ]