EPA Releases Regs for New Coal Plants
We're still waiting for regs to limit greenhouse gas emissions on existing coal plants, but even this will be a tough fight.
More Good News: Mercury Emission Regulations Go Into Effect
The nation's dirtiest power plants still have 3 years to comply by installing pollution prevention equipment.
EPA Releases Long Awaited Power Plant Pollution Rules
The regulations finally limit toxic emissions like mercury and lead into the air and water.
Party of No Ramps Up Clean Air Attacks
Republican House sets votes to dismantle regulations that govern cancer-causing pollution from cement plants, industrial boilers and incinerators.
Obama Issues Executive Order on Environmental Justice
Federal agencies signed an MOU to to protect the health of people living in communities overburdened by pollution.
EPA Delays New Smog Standards A Fourth Time
EPA did not set a new date for completion of the standards, which are opposed by many Republican lawmakers bent on stripping EPA regulatory approval.
Latest Republican Bill Blocks EPA Regulations on Emissions, Coal Ash, Mountaintop Removal Mining
In their latest environmental assault, House Republicans even want to reduce funds to drinking water infrastructure, stripping almost $2B from EPA's $9B budget.
Benefits of EPA Regulation Far Outweigh Costs
Rather than killing jobs and the economy as Republicans say, the EPA plays a vital role for US citizens.
New Car Labels Display Fuel Economy, Emissions
Cars will be ranked from 1-10 and include 5-year cost savings for efficient cars in the most significant label overhaul to date.
Court Rules in Favor of California Landmark Greenhouse Gas Standards for Cars
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Chamber of Commerce sought to overturn EPA's waiver which allowed California to set its own greenhouse gas standards.