Stories by Niina Heikkinen

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

Programs to track emissions from vehicles, factories, power plants and other sources would continue to receive funding

The agency has said it is updating the site to better reflect the Trump administration's priorities

The move adds to concerns that the administration will promote a denial of fundamental science within its agencies

Funds will help farmers in developing countries raise productivity