Clean Air Task Force
Coverage of Clean Air Task Force in the Nexus archive.
- Judge rules EPA failed to implement key part of 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.
- SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
The SEC is proposing to repeal a 2024 rule requiring public companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, claiming it exceeds the agency's authority and imposes unjustified costs. Environmental groups argue the move deprives investors of critical climate risk data, while the repeal aligns with broader environmental rollbacks under President Donald Trump's administration. The rule was initially approved on a party-line vote with three Democratic commissioners supporting it and two Republicans opposing.