Clean Air Act

Senate Republicans are launching an effort using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to limit California's authority over vehicle and equipment emissions standards beyond its borders. The package targets earlier EPA waivers granted under the Clean Air Act that critics argue give the state outsized regulatory control. These measures aim to nullify various federal exemptions, such as those affecting passenger vehicles and gas-powered lawn equipment.

Senate Republicans are launching an effort using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to target EPA waivers they argue allow California to exercise outsized influence over emissions standards beyond its borders. The legislation aims to nullify earlier EPA decisions that gave California regulatory control over equipment and vehicles, such as gas-powered lawn equipment, cars, and buses. Republicans contend that these waivers function as de facto climate regulation for the entire nation.

The Ninth Circuit ruled that the EPA improperly granted an exemption to California's air quality plan for the San Joaquin Valley, violating the Clean Air Act by inserting an unpermitted feasibility-based exemption. The decision remanded the issue to the EPA, with one judge dissenting over the feasibility consideration.

Suncor Energy is facing a revived lawsuit under the Clean Air Act. The article references similar lawsuits involving Suncor Energy and Colorado.

A large plume of black smoke and flames were visible at the Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City due to a flare during unit startup activities. Suncor described the flare as a safety measure, but community members expressed concerns over prior lack of notification and ongoing environmental impact, citing a 2024 lawsuit and an EPA report showing high pollution levels. The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division plans public meetings in August and September 2026 to address emission reduction proposals.

The Trump administration announced that power plants serving only data centers and not connected to the broader grid are exempt from pollution limits aimed at preventing acid rain. These 'islanded' power plants are no longer required to comply with the Clean Air Act's regulations under the new guidance.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality alerts across the U.S., prompting health advisories and disrupting outdoor activities. The article calls for legislative solutions like the FIRE Act and FENCES Act to address wildfire prevention and foreign emissions under the Clean Air Act.

A federal judge ruled the Environmental Protection Agency failed to implement strengthened 2024 air quality standards under the Clean Air Act, ordering the agency to issue designations by February 6, 2027. Environmental advocates and states had sued the EPA after it missed its February 2026 deadline, with the court emphasizing the need to prioritize public health.

A U.S. District Court Judge denied DTE Energy and EES Coke's request to pause a court order requiring compliance with the Clean Air Act at their Zug Island facility. The judge cited public interest and ongoing harm from emissions, upholding a $100 million penalty, new permits, and a $20 million community fund. DTE and EES Coke have appealed the decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Lithium-ion battery failures pose significant fire risks due to improper disposal and limited access to safe waste facilities. Federal data shows a rise in battery-related fires, while exemptions from clean air regulations allow industrial facilities to avoid compliance, raising health concerns in areas like Louisiana’s 'Cancer Alley'.

Lithium-ion battery failures are causing dangerous fires due to improper disposal and limited access to qualified waste facilities. Federal data shows a growing number of such fires, with experts highlighting the risks of damaged or recalled batteries and the need for industry responsibility in safe disposal.

A federal judge denied the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's motion to dismiss a lawsuit by five environmental justice groups, ruling citizens can sue under the Clean Air Act if the state fails regulatory duties. The lawsuit alleges the district manipulated an emissions accounting system to allow unmitigated pollution, with a 2020 audit confirming improper offset calculations.

The Center for Biological Diversity dropped its Clean Air Act lawsuit against the state-run Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center after the facility closed, citing accomplishment of its goal to stop emissions. The group alleged the site emitted hundreds of tons of toxic gases without permits, but the closure ended potential pollution. Another lawsuit remains over alleged violations of the National Environmental Policy Act during the facility's construction.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine convicted of violating a federal air pollution law. The pardons are part of Trump's clemency actions in his second term, which have included allies and high-profile figures he believes were unfairly treated.

President Donald Trump pardoned nine individuals convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems. The recipients, including mechanics and car tuners, sold or installed devices to bypass emissions controls, which can cause trucks to enter a 'limp' mode limiting speed. Trump argued they were persecuted for 'fixing their car,' citing challenges with emissions systems in harsh conditions.

President Donald Trump pardoned nine individuals convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems. The recipients, including mechanics and car tuners, were prosecuted for selling devices that bypass emissions controls, which some argued were necessary to prevent trucks from entering speed-limiting 'limp' mode in harsh conditions.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals, including Adam Kidan, a former Jack Abramoff business partner, and nine people convicted of Clean Air Act violations.

Donald Trump issued pardons to 11 individuals, including two fraudsters and nine people charged with violating the Clean Air Act by modifying emissions controls. The pardons were part of a broader clemency wave during his second presidency, amid extreme heat linked to greenhouse gas emissions.

Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals, including two fraudsters and nine who violated the Clean Air Act by tampering with emissions controls on trucks. The pardons occurred amid extreme heat in the US during the country's semiquincentennial celebrations.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals, including Adam Kidan, a former business partner of Jack Abramoff, and nine people linked to Clean Air Act violations involving emissions control systems. The pardons were announced amid Trump's second term and included claims of relieving regulatory burdens on consumers.

President Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine convicted of violating a key environmental law and an associate of Jack Abramoff. The associate is linked to a convicted felon and former lobbyist.

Trump pardoned individuals who violated the Clean Air Act, including Mackenzie Spurlock of Wasilla, Alaska, who was charged with removing emissions controls from vehicles.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine individuals charged with Clean Air Act violations related to bypassing vehicle emissions systems and a former business partner of Jack Abramoff. The pardons were announced as part of Trump's expanded use of executive power in his second term.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Jack Abramoff and nine individuals convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls. The pardons align with Trump's second-term use of executive power and his advocacy for consumer rights in vehicle modifications.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals, including a former business partner of Jack Abramoff and nine people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls. The pardons are part of Trump's second term actions, which include an EPA memo allowing Americans to fix their vehicles as they see fit.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Jack Abramoff and nine individuals convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls. The pardons align with Trump's second-term trend of granting clemency to allies and those associated with bypassing environmental regulations.

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Jack Abramoff and nine individuals convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls. The pardons align with Trump's use of executive power to grant clemency to allies and those involved in emissions-related cases.

President Trump granted pardons to six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for vehicle repair activities, citing 'common sense' governance. The pardons are linked to a federal case involving Elite Diesel Service Inc., which was convicted for disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks, violating the Clean Air Act.

President Donald Trump granted full pardons to six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for repairing vehicles, aligning with his advocacy for the 'right to repair.' The pardons include Troy Lake Sr., owner of Elite Diesel Service Inc., who was convicted for disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks as part of a federal environmental case.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plans to continue operating its Cumberland Fossil Plant despite previous retirement schedules, prompting a lawsuit from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) over Clean Air Act violations. The combined operation of the coal and new gas plants is projected to release significant pollutants linked to health risks.

At least 52 people have died in ICE custody since January 20, 2025, with the mortality rate at its highest in over a decade. The DOJ has halted a pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data centers in Memphis, and the Supreme Court has enacted policies affecting immigrants and Roundup lawsuits. President Donald Trump's executive order aims to institutionalize homeless individuals, including veterans, despite public opposition to ICE's enforcement.

The Ninth Circuit questioned automotive industry groups' attempt to intervene in a lawsuit where California and other states challenge federal actions that disapproved of California's stricter emissions standards. The auto groups argue their economic interests are harmed if California's standards are upheld, but judges expressed skepticism about their eligibility to intervene. The case involves the Clean Air Act and the Congressional Review Act.

California sued the Trump administration over its attempt to revoke Clean Air Act waivers allowing stricter emission standards. The state argues the EPA illegally reclassified the waivers as rules to invoke the Congressional Review Act, undermining California's authority to regulate emissions.

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit by the NAACP against Elon Musk's xAI plants in Memphis and Mississippi, arguing they are critical to national defense. The NAACP alleges the facilities violate environmental laws by operating without permits and exceeding pollution limits, while the federal filing claims the lawsuit threatens national security by disrupting AI operations for military use.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center, arguing the natural gas-powered facility is critical to the economy and U.S. military. The NAACP and others claim the project violates the Clean Air Act by operating without required permits, posing health risks in Mississippi.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI subsidiary, which is accused of operating natural gas turbines without permits at a Mississippi data center, allegedly violating the Clean Air Act. The DOJ argues the plant is critical for the economy and U.S. military, with Mississippi stating no permit was required.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center, which is accused of operating natural gas turbines without required air permits near residential areas in Mississippi. The department argues the plant is critical for the economy and U.S. military, while the NAACP and other groups claim it violates the Clean Air Act and poses health risks. Mississippi asserts no permit was required for the power plant.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI subsidiary, which is accused of operating unpermitted natural gas turbines for a data center in Mississippi, violating the Clean Air Act. The DOJ argues the plant is critical for the economy and military, while the NAACP and other groups claim it poses health risks to nearby communities. Mississippi stated no permit was required for the power plant.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center in Mississippi, which is accused of operating natural gas turbines without required air permits, violating the Clean Air Act. The DOJ argues the plant is critical for an AI data center important to the economy and U.S. military, while the NAACP and environmental groups claim it poses health risks to nearby communities.

A lawsuit claims Florida's Everglades immigrant detention center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' is emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases annually without a required air quality permit. The Center for Biological Diversity alleges violations of the Clean Air Act, citing an environmental assessment showing the facility's diesel generators and lighting towers could emit over 509 tons of carbon monoxide and 204 tons of nitrogen oxides yearly.