
Clean Power Plan Replacement Could Lead to Increased Emissions
The EPA’s proposed new rule could be worse than having no climate rule at all
The EPA’s proposed new rule could be worse than having no climate rule at all
Female researchers have faced everything from personal insults to death and rape threats
Against prevailing science, the agency is suggesting a “safe” threshold for particulate pollution
Insect-borne disease and damage to hospitals during disasters are among their concerns
Acting administrator and coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler, or another nominee for the chief spot, will face tough review
The judges’ remarks could pressure the agency to repeal or replace the plan to rein in carbon emissions
The newly released documents show communication with industry affected by Clean Power Plan
Without an alternative to the signature Obama climate policy, EPA is more vulnerable to legal challenges
Agency argues that the nation’s forests compensate for carbon released from burning wood
Reducing smog pollutants could avoid 3,600 premature deaths, previous estimates suggested
Using wood as fuel source could actually increase CO2 emissions
Draft report recommends ways to engage young people on climate and environmental justice
“Moms Clean Air Force” has mobilized more than 1 million parents to press lawmakers at all levels of government
U.S. Christians’ concerns about the environment have not shifted much in the past two decades
The Trump administration’s move is part of a broad effort to downplay the impacts of climate change
EPA deputy nominee Andrew Wheeler waged behind-the-scenes war against climate bills
The administration may soon issue a dramatically scaled-back version of Obama's Clean Power Plan
Many expect EPA will reassess the Clean Power Plan to show a higher price tag and smaller benefits
Benefits come from less environmental damage and fewer health issues
Focus is on benzene, volatile organic compounds and other chemicals within a half-mile of production wells
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