Politics Apr 09 EPA proposes gutting rules for handling toxic coal ash, a move that threatens groundwater The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater.
Nation Apr 09 As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks The United States is undergoing a dramatic shift in energy policy as President Donald Trump wields government's sweeping powers to benefit coal and suppress cleaner alternatives. It could lead to more expensive electricity and dirtier air.
Nation Jan 15 Judge clears way for New York offshore wind project, handing industry another victory against Trump District Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Donald Trump, faulted the government for not responding to key points in Empire Wind’s court filings, including the contention that the administration violated proper procedure.
Politics Oct 02 White House cancels nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion in funding for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Politics Jul 08 Trump administration pulls back plan to rewrite asbestos ban The Environmental Protection Agency said in a court filing Monday that it will now defend the Biden administration’s ban of chrysotile asbestos, which is used in products like brake blocks and sheet gaskets.
Nation May 17 Severe weather leaves at least 14 dead in Kentucky, 7 dead in Missouri Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and flipped a car over on an interstate.
Politics May 14 WATCH: Zeldin testifies on budget request as EPA announces it plans to weaken limits on some PFAS chemicals The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.
Politics Mar 19 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants The order by U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from ending the grant program and freezing awards totaling $20 billion.
World Nov 22 Wealthy and developing nations struggle to agree on climate money agreement at COP29, highlighting international wealth gap A new draft of a deal on money to curb and adapt to climate change released Friday afternoon at the United Nations climate summit pledged $250 billion by 2035 from wealthy countries to poorer ones.
World Nov 21 Draft of climate money agreement for developing world leaves out how much wealthy nations will pay A draft text which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point.