The US EPA announced it will soon propose rescinding a Biden-era policy aimed at curbing methane leaks from oil and gas operations. Administrator Lee Zeldin cited energy affordability as a primary rea
The US EPA released draft guidance to mitigate PFAS risks in sewage-sludge fertilizer used by farmers. The guidance aims to protect public health while supporting the beneficial use of biosolids in wa
U.S. renewable fuel credits hit record highs in 2026 driven by strict EPA mandates and rising soybean oil costs. Geopolitical tensions impacting diesel markets further widen price gaps, pressuring bio
The U.S. EPA has rescinded Biden-era PFAS drinking water limits and proposed extended compliance deadlines, while announcing $5 billion in funding for contamination treatment technologies amid industr
The US EPA proposed repealing national drinking-water limits for four PFAS chemicals, including GenX, reversing a 2024 regulatory decision. Compliance deadlines for two other PFAS will also be extende
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin faced contentious congressional hearings over a proposed 52% budget cut, with lawmakers debating deregulation instead of fiscal details. The standoff underscores political
The US EPA granted a waiver for summer E15 ethanol sales and raised mandatory biofuel blending targets for 2026–2027. Officials state these measures will reduce gasoline costs and boost supply within
The US EPA proposed removing air emission regulations from plastic pyrolysis plants currently classified as incinerators under the Clean Air Act. This affects facilities breaking down plastic into fue
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