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Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits

The U.S. Supreme Court has limited how flexible the Environmental Protection Agency and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act in a ruling issued March 4, 2025. However, the justices kept the decision relatively narrow.

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Supreme Court Leaves Users Disgusted After Rolling Back Clean Water Act's Raw Sewage Discharge Limitations: 'Poop Is Back On the Menu'

The Supreme Court weakened restrictions on the discharge of raw sewage into water supplies in a 5-4 decision to roll back provisions of 1972's Clean Water Act.

Latin Times

Trump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US media

Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term revealed a wide range of aims for the administration – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance

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Americans now view Elon Musk and DOGE far less favorably than the programs DOGE is slashing, poll shows

In court, the administration says Musk isn’t in charge. Donald Trump just said the opposite.

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Why oil and gas companies want state oversight for carbon dioxide injection

Environmentalists are worried the state — known for a lax approach to regulation — is not prepared for the added responsibility of regulating certain carbon capture projects.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin To Lead EPA

Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA head, facing scrutiny over environmental record and ties to fossil fuel industry.

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Environmental group blasts Trump’s plan to roll back auto emissions regulations: ‘Everyone with lungs will pay the price’

Vehicles that run on gas emit greenhouse gases that warm the planet, resulting in drought and other consequences of climate change

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Bernie Sanders Takes Shot At Lee Zeldin After Phone Interrupts EPA Nominee's Hearing: 'Sorry That Was The Fossil Fuel Industry'

The Vermont senator took a dig at President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

International Business Times

Bernie Sanders Takes Shot at Lee Zeldin After Phone Interrupts EPA Nominee's Hearing: 'Sorry That Was the Fossil Fuel Industry'

The Vermont senator took a dig at President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Latin Times

Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says

The Environmental Protection Agency said “forever chemicals” in fertilizer made from sewage and spread across pasture endanger farmers and others who regularly consume beef, milk and other products from those farms

The Independent UK

EPA warns toxic chemical found ‘nearly everywhere’ presents an unreasonable risk of injury

The agency’s final risk assessment for formaldehyde jump-starts the process to address the risk posed by the cancer-causing chemical

The Independent UK

EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31

Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Biden’s four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Biden’ leaves office

The Independent UK

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035

The Independent UK

California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban May Be Finalized Next Week: Report

California is the first state planning to phase out the sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, but that decision isn't federally approved yet. Now President Biden is racing to safeguard his climate legacy before leaving office next month, pushing forward multiple climate-focused agendas in the final days of his tenure. That…

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EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

The Environmental Protection Agency says it concluded more than 1,800 civil cases this year, a 3% increase over 2023, and charged 120 criminal defendants, a 17.6% increase over the previous year

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How many hours did you spend surfing for a Black Friday special on Amazon? How did that work for you? One thing is for sure: whatever you found was priced higher than last year. Check out this Black Gold opportunity and see if it helps you be more merry as…

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Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water

With about to grab reins of US, Republicans are starting an assault on the Environmental Protection Agency

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EVs Help Vehicle Emissions Drop To Historic Low In The U.S.

Fully electric and hybrid vehicles are helping America reduce greenhouse gas emissions to record levels, the Environmental Protection Agency said in a newly published report this week. EVs are not only helping bring down harmful carbon dioxide emissions but are also increasing fleetwide fuel economy rates to record highs.

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Many of Trump’s nominees for key roles are his MAGA friends. They’ve also questioned climate change

Climate scientists say reducing emissions is the way to slow continued extreme impacts

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President-Elect Donald Trump Started Appointing His Next Cabinet — Here’s Why People Are Worried

As fears begin over what a second Donald Trump term could look like, the staffing of the Trump administration has some experts worried.

International Business Times

Automakers Gear Up As New Tariffs, EV Policy Changes Loom Under Trump Administration

In addition to the tariffs on Mexico, the Republican leader has expressed his intention to reverse pro-electric vehicle policies and rescind regulations enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department on his first day in office. He also aims to reduce or eliminate tax breaks and other incentives…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s cabinet and White House picks – so far

A look at the people who have been and still could be offered key positions when Trump takes office

Reason

Exempting Favored Industries is the Wrong Way to Fix NEPA

The Building Chips in America Act shields CHIPS-subsidized firms from the National Environmental Policy Act.

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1 Stock to Profit from America's Crumbling Water Infrastructure

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates it would take $625 billion over the next 20 years to get the nation’s public water systems up to snuff. That’s up from roughly $300 billion in 1995 - but doesn't account for climate change. Just ask Asheville, North Carolina. This makes the water sector…

The Independent UK

Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had

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