Politics Jul 18 House votes to delay Obama-era smog reductions The measure delays by eight more years the implementation of 2015 air pollution standards issued by the Environmental Protection Agency under Obama.
Nation Jul 07 Renewable sources of electricity outpace nuclear plants WASHINGTON — For the first time in decades, the United States got more electricity from renewable sources than nuclear power in March and April.
Politics Jul 03 Court rejects Pruitt’s delay of Obama-era methane rule A federal appeals court said the EPA head overstepped his authority in trying to delay a new rule requiring companies to monitor and reduce methane leaks.
Nation May 25 22 GOP senators want U.S. to pull out of Paris climate accord Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and 21 other Republicans on Thursday urged President Donald Trump to follow through on his campaign pledge to pull out of the Paris climate accord.
Nation May 12 EPA clears way for massive mine near pristine Alaskan bay The Trump administration settled a lawsuit Friday over the proposed development of a massive gold and copper mine at the headwaters of one of Alaska's premier salmon fisheries.
Politics May 09 White House postpones climate change meeting It's the second time a meeting of top aides on climate has been delayed. Ivanka Trump will meet separately with EPA chief Scott Pruitt and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska…
Politics Mar 23 GSA: Trump DC hotel not in violation of government lease In a letter to the Trump Organization, General Services Administration Contracting Officer Kevin M. Terry says it has determined that the president's business is in "full compliance."…
Politics Feb 17 Senate confirms Pruitt as head of EPA Scott Pruitt was approved Friday by a vote of 52-46, over the strong objections of environmental groups.
Nation Feb 02 GOP senators move Trump EPA pick ahead as Dems boycott vote Republicans voted to send to the full Senate the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
Politics Dec 07 Trump picks Oklahoma attorney general to lead EPA President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a source close to Pruitt said Wednesday. Environmental groups quickly denounced the choice.