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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed eliminating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, marking a sharp reversal of the Biden administration’s climate-focused energy policies....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing a sweeping regulatory rollback that would eliminate all federal greenhouse gas (GHG) limits on coal and gas-fired power plants, according to a draft...
Pioneering Carbon Storage in Kern County The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits to Carbon TerraVault (CTV), a subsidiary of California Resources...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released proposed updates to its Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. These updates are aimed at helping federal government buyers...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here For 40 years, the “Chevron deference” doctrine has meant that US courts defer to federal agencies’ “reasonable” interpretations in the...
General Motors (GM) has agreed to retire approximately 50 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits to address excess CO2 emissions identified through the EPA’s light-duty vehicle in-use testing program....
EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced...
An alliance of the country’s biggest names in vehicle and engine manufacturing and supply, the Heavy-duty Leadership Group, released a joint “Statement of Principles” calling on the Environmental Protection Agency...
Key Impact Points: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to tackle wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, delivering on Congress’ directive in the...
Grant funding prioritized for areas already overburdened by air pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $115 million in grant funding for projects that cut harmful...
EPA seeking applications to two Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund competitions to advance clean technology projects in communities across the country The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched two Notices of...
Final rule will implement 40% reduction starting in 2024 while advancing U.S. manufacturing and innovation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to phase down the use...
Revisions to EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program required by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act would improve accuracy of the sector’s reported methane emissions, one of the major drivers of climate...
New federal agency collaboration leverages investments made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect communities from harmful pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department...
EPA seeking applications through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to bring solar to millions of homes in low-income and disadvantaged communities, funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act The U.S....
Final rule sets balanced biofuels growth from 2023 to 2025, reducing reliance on up to 140,000 barrels of foreign oil imports per day The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual interactive report tracking America’s progress in controlling air pollution. “Our Nation’s Air: Trends Through 2022” offers readers an opportunity to learn...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan and Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn convened for a ceremonial signing of a MOU between the two agencies to broaden and strengthen...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 30th annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from...
Building on rapid advancements and investments in clean vehicle manufacturing, including investments in domestic manufacturing in the Inflation Reduction Act, EPA’s proposed standards would deliver on President Biden’s agenda to...
Proposed technology standards would reduce hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants, protecting public health and advancing environmental justice The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to strengthen and update...
New Memorandum of Understanding Supports Reliability of Nation’s Power System as Energy Sector Invests in Clean Energy Opportunities The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
The Biden-Harris Administration is making $250 million available to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. These planning grants, through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
EPA’s new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program will invest in America, expedite investments to reduce pollution in disadvantaged communities The Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of $550 million from...
Grants funded by the largest recycling investment in 30 years under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants...
GTIS Brazil Real Estate Fund Ranked Number 1 in South America for Eighth Consecutive Year Firm Highlights ESG Commitments with Diversity in Action Initiative, Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Reports GTIS Partners (“GTIS”),...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday it plans to issue tougher greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy duty trucks and other larger vehicles through at least the...
These awards are the first $1 billion of a five-year, $5 billion program created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding will help districts purchase over 2,400 clean school buses,...
Senior legal analysts examine recent Supreme Court cases impacting abortion rights, the power of administrative agencies, and the ESG terrain Supreme Court impacts ESG issues and is poised to do...
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new online tools available to the public that provide additional information on environmental enforcement and compliance in their communities. Through improved transparency,...
EPA’s historic Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will position the agency to better advance environmental justice, enforce civil rights laws in overburdened communities, and deliver new grants...
General Motors Co said on Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero-emission. The largest U.S. automaker...
This year’s Green Power Leadership Award recipients are using 17.4 billion kilowatt-hours of green power Enough to power more than 1.6 million average American homes for a year “These companies...
Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) awarded the Company a...
Up to $6.9 million in Clean Water Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants will be awarded this year to reduce toxics in fish and water, address climate impacts in communities...
Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) announced today that it selected IMCO Construction as a partner to begin water quality improvements in the historical Stibnite mining district from July to October...
Brita commits to help bridge the gap between lead detection and the long-term infrastructure solutions envisioned by federal legislation Brita®, the leader in at-home water filtration products for over 30...
These awards underscore the national homebuilder’s commitment to its customers and the construction of energy-efficient homes Meritage Homes, the seventh-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., is pleased to announce it...
RealPage, a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, is proud to announce that it has received a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a rule on U.S. biofuel blending mandates to the White House for final review, according to a notice posted by the Office...
Company ranks No. 57 on U.S. EPA’s Fortune 500® list of green power users Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company well known for its corporate citizenship, is pleased to announce...
Approximately 90% of power delivered to QTS’ current aggregate data center footprint will be supported by renewable energy sources QTS Realty Trust, a leading provider of hybrid colocation and mega...
Golden Grail Technology a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing today announced they will be switching...
Nine electronics industry manufacturing and retail leaders have received formal recognition this year from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics...
LGElectronics USA has been recognized for leadership in Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. LG received the EPA’s “Product Champion” Award, special recognition for demonstrating significant environmental, social...
Friday’s decision is a “huge deal—and a big surprise,” says a former agency official. (Huffington post) – The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a set of cases challenging the Environmental...
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