The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recalled dozens of environmental justice staffers who were previously placed on administrative leave under the Trump...
Closing coal plants in environmental justice communities first would save more lives: Study

A study in *Environmental Science & Technology* shows prioritizing the closure of coal-fired power plants in environmental justice communities could prevent up to 136 premature deaths across the eastern U.S. Researchers analyzed scenarios for phasing out coal in Pennsylvania and found that targeting plants near vulnerable communities yielded the greatest health benefits, reducing deaths from air pollution by up to 13% within the state and 4% regionally. With Pennsylvania set to retire its remaining coal plants by 2028, the findings highlight the potential for aligning public health, equity, and climate goals. The study urges policymakers to incentivize clean energy to replace coal plants with the highest health impacts.
The Trump administration has dismantled the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) authority over the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...
A recent cancer rate assessment has identified a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River in Texas, including the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site...
Rising energy demand, fueled by artificial intelligence, data centers, and electrification, has intensified debates over the future of U.S. energy policy.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could establish the country’s first independent nuclear waste storage facility in West Texas, despite strong opposition from state
The U.S. State Department has ended its global air quality monitoring program, which used sensors at over 80 embassies and consulates to track pollution levels in countries...
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with San Francisco, limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to enforce water quality regulations under...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lifted a freeze on the $7 billion Solar for All grant program, which was paused following an executive order by President Donald...
As hurricanes intensify and insurance rates soar, states across the U.S. are launching grant programs to help residents install stronger, storm-resistant roofs.
Between December 2024 and January 2025, major U.S. banks—including Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo
The Trump administration has reversed a Biden-era pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports despite evidence that exporting natural gas raises domestic energy prices.
Former Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, a longtime advocate for sustainable agriculture, retired in 2024 after years of pushing for climate-friendly policies in the farm bill.
The Trump administration’s decision to lay off 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees—about 10% of the workforce—has exacerbated an already severe...
The Trump administration's decision to cap indirect costs on National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants at 15% threatens funding for universities...
The Trump administration is considering revoking the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “endangerment finding...