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Trump Administration to Reconsider Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Unleashing Wave of Environmental Rollbacks

The Trump administration announced the potential repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding on greenhouse gases, along with 31 other rollbacks on environmental regulations, aiming to boost the fossil fuel industry despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change and its severe consequenc...

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Climate Action
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EPA Eliminates Environmental Justice Offices, Affecting 200 Employees

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental justice offices, impacting roughly 200 employees, in response to President Trump's executive order, potentially exacerbating environmental injustices in vulnerable communities.

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Reduced Inequality
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EPA's Failure to Curb PFAS Contamination Poses Widespread Health Risks

The EPA's past promotion of spreading PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farmland and incineration has caused widespread contamination, impacting health and environment. The agency now faces an opportunity to curb industrial pollution at its source through Clean Water Act permits.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Supreme Court Curbs EPA's Sewage Discharge Regulations

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority with vague sewage discharge limits for San Francisco, potentially impacting nationwide water quality regulations and creating an unusual alliance between the city and polluters.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Trump Announces Potential 65% EPA Budget Cuts

President Trump announced potential 65% cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s budget, prompting concern from employees and environmental groups, despite a White House clarification that it may not be a staff reduction; all federal agencies must submit workforce reduction plans by March...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
forbes.com
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Summer Gasoline Regulations: Balancing Environmental Protection and Economic Costs

The EPA's mandate to switch to lower-volatility summer gasoline blends from May 1 to September 15, to reduce smog-causing emissions, results in a 10-15 cents per gallon price increase due to higher refining costs and logistical challenges.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Major Climate Policies

The Trump administration announced the rollback of key climate policies, including vehicle and power plant emission regulations, potentially increasing pollution and impacting key industries; this follows the EPA's intention to dismiss a crucial scientific finding on climate pollution dangers.

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Climate Action
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EPA Terminates \$20 Billion in Climate Grants Amidst Fraud Concerns

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin terminated \$20 billion in climate and clean energy grants awarded to eight nonprofits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act due to concerns about program integrity, potential fraud, and lack of oversight, triggering investigations by the Department of Justice and the F...

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Supreme Court Curbs EPA's Water Pollution Regulation Authority

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act by using permits with vague water quality requirements in a case involving San Francisco's sewage discharge, potentially hindering future water pollution control efforts.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Supreme Court Curbs EPA Authority on Sewage Discharge

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its authority with vague limits on San Francisco's sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean, potentially impacting nationwide water quality regulations and setting a precedent for future environmental cases.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Trump Signals Potential 65% EPA Staff Cuts

President Trump announced potential 65% staff cuts at the EPA, citing inefficiency; this follows a broader administration push to reduce the federal government's size and spending, with the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) leading the charge.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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EPA Hazardous Waste Site in Topanga Canyon Sparks Local Outrage

After the Palisades fire, the EPA established a temporary hazardous waste sorting site in Topanga Canyon, despite local opposition due to the area's environmental sensitivity and Native American heritage; the EPA cited limited suitable land and the urgency of post-fire cleanup as reasons for the dec...

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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