Florida to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes
It sounds like the premise for a 1950s horror movie: release 750 million genetically altered mosquitoes in the...
How to support environmental justice
When most of us think about the environment, we tend to conjure certain images. Clean waterways and national parks...
EPA suspends environmental law enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that, in accordance with the wishes of the Trump administration,...
EPA promises an end to animal testing
Animal rights activists are rejoicing this week. On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced...
Backlash: EPA halts use of deadly ‘cyanide bomb’ traps
Almost as quickly as the Environmental Protection Agency announced its temporary interim re-authorization of M-44s,...
EPA reauthorizes use of ‘cyanide bombs’ to kill wild animals
The welfare of many coyotes, foxes and other wildlife in the United States could be in danger if they encounter...
EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
Tesla hit with $86K fine for violating emission standards in California
Tesla just had to shell out thousands of dollars after losing a lawsuit over air pollution. The car company was...
Andrew Wheeler confirmed as new EPA administrator
Andrew Wheeler is taking over the reigns as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....
EPA criminal enforcement crumbling under Trump
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) criminal enforcement numbers have take a major hit over the past...
Fiat Chrysler pays millions to settle emissions charges
Fiat Chrysler has reached a settlement with the Justice Department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and...
Chicago snags green city spotlight for second year running
A new study has revealed Chicago to be the greenest city to work in within the U.S for the second consecutive year....
Court orders EPA to ban pesticide that causes learning disabilities in children
After over a decade of fighting, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has finally scored a victory in securing...
EPA may attempt to eliminate California’s emissions independence
The U.S. Transportation Department and the EPA are expected to announce a proposal this Thursday to revoke California's...
Air pollution levels in national parks rival those of major US cities
Bad news for national park lovers: a new study published in Science Advances has found that many national parks...
Flint representative’s staff barred from attending EPA chemical summit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been trying to keep certain people out of a toxic chemical summit,...
18 states sue the Trump administration to defend clean car rules
California is leading a coalition of 18 states to sue Donald Trump's administration. The states represent around...
EPA to consider burning wood a ‘carbon neutral’ energy source
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new policy which will classify the burning...
The EPA wants to limit what science can be used to create regulations
Just weeks after this year's March for Science, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt...
EPA set to repeal Obama-era rules for cleaner cars
The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to undo Obama-era greenhouse gas emission regulations and fuel economy...
Leaked memo shows that EPA staffers were told to downplay the reliability of climate science
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees received talking points that appear to fit right in with Administrator...
Congress rejects Trump’s renewable energy budget cuts
Congress has reached a deal on a $1.3 trillion budget the 2018 fiscal year - and it doesn't include the clean energy...
New evidence shows oil and coal were central in the decision to reduce Bears Ears
Despite lip-service to the contrary, new evidence reveals that oil and mining played a central role in the decision...
Trump budget proposes huge cut to EPA and climate research
The Trump Administration released its fiscal 2019 budget proposal on February 12, revealing plans to deeply cut...
Why Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan is a disaster for the environment
Today President Trump finally revealed his much-hyped infrastructure plan, which sets a goal of improving America's...
Scott Pruitt thinks global warming could be favorable for humans
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt has once again aired thoughts that depart from...
EPA ends clean air policy opposed by fossil fuel companies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a key Clean Air Act provision. They're reversing the...
170 million Americans drink radioactive tap water
Up to 170 million Americans in all fifty states may be exposed to radiation-tainted drinking water. Using data...
EPA cancels plan to clean up polluting Texas coal plants
Big Brown, a coal-fired Texas power plant, spews out sulfur dioxide at rates as much as 50 times higher than coal...
Explosions rock Houston-area chemical plant following Hurricane Harvey flooding
Several explosions at a Houston-area chemical plant were reported on early Thursday morning, reportedly related...