States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs
Washington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of the vehicles, too.
In one city, litter meets its mechanical match
A pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways.
Hundreds of millions up for grabs in environmental justice grants
Housing, air monitoring, green jobs and coastal resilience are some of the initiatives that could receive funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Senate rebukes Biden administration on effort to reduce vehicle pollution
Three Democrats and one independent joined the chamber’s Republicans, arguing the Federal Highway Administration overstepped its authority in requiring states to track greenhouse gas emissions. But the president threatened to veto the measure.
EPA issues first-ever drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals’
The Biden administration also announced nearly $1 billion in newly available funding to help public water utilities implement PFAS testing and treatment.
Turf wars: States, cities grow skeptical of artificial grass
Bans on synthetic turf look to address its impact on the environment and human health.
With energy demand surging, utilities fall back on their old standby: Fossil fuels.
Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.
Automakers get some breathing room in EPA air pollution rules
The Biden administration is still pushing for a major shift to electric vehicles by 2032, but many Republicans remain skeptical.
WIC, rental assistance get funding boost in newly unveiled spending bills
But the bipartisan proposals for six bills would cut funding to housing and transit programs.
EPA expands water program to help more disadvantaged communities apply for grants
Many communities lack the resources necessary to conduct the technical assessments needed to win federal grants. The EPA wants to help.
States turn up the heat on ESG investing
At issue is whether mandates about environmental, social and governance investment strategies infringe upon a state fiduciary’s duty to maximize returns.
Federal permitting hampers climate goals and natural disaster mitigation, counties say
Officials, who are calling for reforms, say environmental regulations shouldn’t lead to yearslong waits to build transmission lines or impede their ability to respond to natural disasters.
Cities pay a climate penalty as air pollution worsens
Communities vulnerable to deteriorating air conditions and the resulting public health issues may find it ever more difficult to adapt to the changing environment, a new report suggests.
EPA finalizes new standards for deadly particulate matter
The restrictions on soot pollution will prevent thousands of premature deaths every year. Industry groups say it will hurt local economies.
9 states band together to phase out fossil fuel heating in homes
The signatories say the agreement’s focus on building emissions will signal to manufacturers that there will be a robust market for heat pumps in the coming years.
No more prizes for killing ‘nuisance’ animals under these hunting contest bans
Such contests kill tens of thousands of coyotes, foxes, squirrels and other animals each year.
Groundwater levels are falling worldwide — but there are solutions
New research shows how to protect the aquifers that hold most of the world’s fresh water.
Plastic bag bans have already prevented billions of bags from being used, report finds
Twelve states and more than 500 cities have implemented bans on single-use plastic bags. New data shows those efforts are paying off.
The cost of freeing drinking water from ‘forever chemicals’
The EPA is set to limit PFAS in drinking water to barely detectable levels. Can water utilities meet the standard?
GOP lawsuit over CO2 rules attacks Biden administration for overreach, pushes climate denial
Joined by 21 states, the complaint falsely claims there is “no consensus” on the causes of climate change. One environmental advocate said the argument is “like suing NASA for saying the world is round.”
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