May 13 EPA revokes Trump-era policy that loosened clean-air rules By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The previous rule was part of a wave of deregulatory actions under President Donald Trump, who rolled back dozens of environmental rules he considered overly burdensome on businesses. Continue reading
May 03 EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators and coolants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The proposed rule follows through on a law Congress passed in December authorizing a 15-year phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Continue reading
Feb 03 WATCH: Biden EPA nominee vows 'sense of urgency' on climate change By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Regan is currently the head of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality. If he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he will be the first Black man to lead the agency. Continue reading
Jan 14 Toyota fined for failing to report, fix emissions defects By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The company also agreed in court to investigate future emissions-related defects quickly and report them to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a timely manner. Continue reading
Jan 05 A final EPA rollback under Trump curbs use of health studies By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency has completed one of its last major rollbacks under the Trump administration, changing how it considers evidence of harm from pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public-health regulation. Continue reading
Dec 17 U.S. gives Florida wider authority over wetland development By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The move long sought by developers and Republicans removes key layers of federal scrutiny over developments projects that could make it easier for builders to obtain permits for construction projects on wetlands. Continue reading
Dec 17 Biden picks regulator Michael Regan for EPA administrator By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has picked an experienced but not widely known state regulator, Michael S. Regan of North Carolina, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Nov 24 EPA finalizes water permit to help cleanup the Great Bay in New Hampshire By Michael Casey, Associated Press Federal officials have finalized a plan to reduce pollution in one of the largest estuaries in the Northeast with an approach that gives surrounding communities greater flexibility to address the problem. Continue reading
Sep 29 EPA administrator ridicules California's proposed ban of new gas cars By Adam Beam, Associated Press Andrew Wheeler said the proposal raises significant legal questions and would increase electricity demand in a state. A spokesman for Newsom said California is leading the fight against climate change while the Trump administration tries to drive the country off… Continue reading
Sep 10 Lawsuit says EPA failed to enforce Chesapeake Bay pollution caps By Ben Finley, Associated Press The lawsuit says the EPA is allowing the two states to miss an upcoming deadline for meeting pollution-reduction goals. Continue reading