Policy
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
Stories by Niina Heikkinen
Policy
As Climate Scientists Speak Out, Sexist Attacks Are on the Rise
Female researchers have faced everything from personal insults to death and rape threats
Policy
To Kill Climate Rule, EPA Proposes Redefining the Dangers of Soot
Against prevailing science, the agency is suggesting a “safe” threshold for particulate pollution
Climate Change
U.S. Is Unprepared for the Health Challenges of Climate Change, Experts Warn
Insect-borne disease and damage to hospitals during disasters are among their concerns
Environment
Environmental Advocates Will Keep Pressure on Pruitt's Successor at EPA
Acting administrator and coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler, or another nominee for the chief spot, will face tough review
Policy
Court Becoming Impatient with EPA Over Clean Power Plan
The judges’ remarks could pressure the agency to repeal or replace the plan to rein in carbon emissions
Policy
Emails Reveal EPA Approach to Climate Policy under Pruitt’s Leadership
The newly released documents show communication with industry affected by Clean Power Plan
Policy
Will the Clean Power Plan Repeal Come with a Replacement?
Without an alternative to the signature Obama climate policy, EPA is more vulnerable to legal challenges
Policy
EPA Declares Biomass Plants Carbon Neutral, Amid Scientific Disagreement
Agency argues that the nation’s forests compensate for carbon released from burning wood
Environment
EPA Plan Would Discount Health Benefits of Reducing CO2 Emissions
Reducing smog pollutants could avoid 3,600 premature deaths, previous estimates suggested
Environment
Congress Says Biomass Is Carbon-Neutral, but Scientists Disagree
Using wood as fuel source could actually increase CO2 emissions
Policy
EPA Youth Advisers Urge Agency to Act on Climate Change
Draft report recommends ways to engage young people on climate and environmental justice
Environment
Passionate Moms Take On Scott Pruitt, Air Pollution and Climate
“Moms Clean Air Force” has mobilized more than 1 million parents to press lawmakers at all levels of government
Climate Change
Christianity Is Not Getting Greener
U.S. Christians’ concerns about the environment have not shifted much in the past two decades
Climate Change
EPA Revises the Social Cost of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
The Trump administration’s move is part of a broad effort to downplay the impacts of climate change
Environment
Trump Picks Coal Lobbyist to Help Lead EPA
EPA deputy nominee Andrew Wheeler waged behind-the-scenes war against climate bills
Climate Change
Trump: The Climate Regulator?
The administration may soon issue a dramatically scaled-back version of Obama's Clean Power Plan
Climate Change
Trump Administration May Soon Ax Obama's Big Climate Rule
Many expect EPA will reassess the Clean Power Plan to show a higher price tag and smaller benefits
Environment
Obama Emissions Rules Could Yield $300 Billion Annually by 2030
Benefits come from less environmental damage and fewer health issues
Environment
Health Effects of Oil and Gas Emissions Investigated in Texas
Focus is on benzene, volatile organic compounds and other chemicals within a half-mile of production wells
