The EPA repealed regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, aiming to save industry over $300 billion. The decision faces immediate legal challenges from env
The Trump administration's EPA announced the rescission of Biden-era emission mandates for fossil-fuel power plants at the G20 summit, projecting $310 billion in savings while facing anticipated legal
The US EPA is expected to rescind carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, repealing Biden-era mandates requiring emissions-reduction technologies like carbon capture as part of
The US EPA extended the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline to September 2026, triggering a sharp decline in RIN prices and offering temporary relief to refiners while pending small refin
The EPA considers extending the September 1 Renewable Fuel Standard deadline for refiners due to high renewable credit costs. The move seeks to ease compliance burdens and resolve pending exemption re
The US EPA proposed monitoring 30 unregulated chemicals like PFAS and pesticides in drinking water but excluded microplastics, sparking concerns despite officials citing future protection efforts.
European regulators released a roadmap to replace animal testing for chemical safety, while the US EPA added 13 new alternative test methods to its accepted list under TSCA and FIFRA.
The US EPA announced delays to HFC refrigerant phasedowns and leak requirements, projecting savings of $2.4 billion over 24 years despite concerns from critics that grocery costs will rise.
The US EPA will expedite clean air permit reviews for major industrial facilities like power plants and refineries under new Trump administration guidance. While aimed at reducing industry costs, crit
The US EPA's Office of Applied Science has implemented a new policy requiring preapproval for certain scientific publications, particularly those highlighting health or environmental risks.
The US EPA plans to discontinue the IRIS program for chemical risk assessments under a new executive order, shifting responsibilities to policy offices. Critics warn this move risks politicizing scien
The US EPA has officially eliminated its Office of Research and Development, drawing criticism over impacts on independent scientific research regarding pollutants and emissions. Lawmakers warn the mo
The US EPA is proposing major modifications to its Risk Management Program regulation, impacting around 11,000 chemical-related facilities. This action seeks to adjust industrial safety standards amid
The US EPA has eliminated the 2009 rule establishing legal authority for federal CO2 emission standards, impacting chemical plants, vehicle manufacturers, and biofuel sectors by reducing regulatory pr
The US EPA finalized the rescission of the endangerment finding, removing the scientific basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed the e
The EPA finalized a rule limiting nitrogen oxides emissions from gas turbines at power plants and industrial facilities. Projected outcomes include reducing emissions by 296 tons yearly by 2032 and sa
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