A fire in 1969 caused by industrial pollution shocked the US to its environmental senses
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standards
New rules to curb pollution are set to face a barrage of challenges in the courts
Even the effort to mitigate “forever chemicals”
The upcoming COP28 provides a chance to spotlight air pollution and its ills — as well as the fossil fuels that cause it
Experts say ruling undercutting Environmental Protection Agency’s authority will lead to dumping of pollutants into water bodies
EPA head Michael Regan prepares tough new rules on emissions of potent greenhouse hydrocarbon
Methane charge of up to $1,500 a tonne clamps down on pollutant 80 times more potent than carbon
Turn to the right has consequences not just for social issues but economy and business
Conservatives are rejoicing now but, if scandals result, the backlash could be severe
Landmark ruling deals a blow to Biden administration’s fight against climate change
Plus, soaring petrol prices haven’t convinced Americans to buy electric vehicles, a survey says
Increased production of fossil fuel and clean energy transition are not ‘mutually exclusive’, says Michael Regan
Move to regulate leaks of potent greenhouse gas would exempt small wells from oversight
Plus, analysts’ predictions for this week’s Opec+ decision
US regulator to release new vehicle rules ‘in weeks’ with crackdown on methane emissions to follow
Global hydrofluorocarbon phaseout could avoid up to 0.5C of warming by 2100, EPA says
Environmental Protection Agency frees oil and gas industry from Obama-era regulation
Administration steps up effort to take on Obama-era protections for air and water
Regulators act to ringfence group’s bank as former head released from custody on €5m bail
Environmental Protection Agency move cheered by fossil fuel groups
Details of plan sow discord in rural states critical to president’s re-election chances
Reforms are aimed at Midwestern states crucial to president’s re-election prospects
Fossil fuel industry loses out in policy switch
US president has attacked move to impose tougher regulations at the state level
