EPA proposes rollback on rules limiting emissions from fossil fuel power plants
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
Senate votes to revoke California's EV emissions waivers
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Proposed NOAA cuts threaten decades-long CO2 data collection: Scientist
Charles David Keeling first documented how the gas buildup in the atmosphere contributes to the warming planet. His son says proposed cuts to NOAA threaten critical scientific research.
The EPA didn't release its annual U.S. greenhouse gas report, but we got the data
The Environmental Defense Fund published the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks after filing a Freedom of Information Act request last month.
NOAA ending its "billion-dollar disasters" database
NOAA announced that it is decommissioning several databases, including its widely reported annual compilation of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.
Trump administration plans to eliminate Energy Star program
Launched in 1992, EPA's Energy Star has saved consumers more than $500 billion in energy costs, according to the federal program.
Former National Weather Service leaders warn about budget cuts
In an open letter, all the living former NWS directors warned about the impact of staffing and program cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
The party-line vote marked the first time in the 55-year history of the Clean Air Act that Congress has moved to weaken the power of the landmark environmental law.
Trump administration dismisses scientists writing national climate report
The National Climate Assessment, a major publication produced every four years that summarizes the impacts of climate change in the U.S., is scheduled for publication in 2027.
Left temporarily homeless by Helene, many struggle to pay their mortgages
About a month after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, nearly 60,000 homeowners fell behind on their mortgages.
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.