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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.

Revitalize Community Development Corporation, which provides home remediations to manage asthma triggers for low-income families in Massachusetts, had its $1 million EPA grant terminated in 2025. The funding cut halted environmental justice programs addressing air pollution, asthma, and extreme heat in vulnerable communities, disrupting ongoing initiatives and leaving organizations scrambling for alternatives.

The EPA has stopped testing for microplastics in U.S. drinking water despite earlier commitments by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to prioritize such contaminants. The decision comes after Zeldin announced microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority contaminants for testing earlier this year.

Jazmin Castellón of GreenRoots works in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to combat extreme heat through urban tree planting. The TreeKeeper program, funded by an EPA grant rescinded after President Trump took office in 2025, has scaled back operations. A smaller state grant now supports the program, but its future remains uncertain.

A Silver Spring, Maryland business is releasing 600,000 Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in the DC area to control the Asian Tiger Mosquito population, which can transmit diseases like Dengue and Zika. The males, which do not bite, render female mosquitoes infertile after mating. The program, using EPA-approved technology, is the first of its kind in the DMV region.

The Supreme Court blocked a Roundup cancer lawsuit in a 7-2 decision, ruling federal law prevents state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto. The ruling overturned a $1.25 million jury award to John Durnell and is expected to dismiss thousands of similar lawsuits, though a $7.25 billion class-action settlement remains intact. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing the decision relies on a non-existent labeling requirement.

The Supreme Court blocked a lawsuit alleging Roundup weed killer causes cancer, ruling 7-2 that federal law prevents state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto. The decision overturned a $1.25 million award to plaintiff John Durnell, while a $7.25 billion class-action settlement remains pending. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing the ruling was based on a non-existent labeling requirement.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal law blocks 'failure to warn' lawsuits against pesticide companies for health harms not formally recognized by the EPA. The decision limits Americans' ability to sue pesticide makers over alleged health risks from their products.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal law protects Monsanto from Roundup cancer lawsuits, as the EPA's approval of the product's label without a cancer warning preempts state failure-to-warn claims.

The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with Chemours Co. over illegal discharges of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The agreement includes penalties, pollution controls, and clean water provisions for affected communities, allowing Chemours to continue manufacturing PFAS while mitigating future contamination.

The EPA is tracking air quality as dangerous pollution levels spiked overnight near a cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights. A temporary air sensor placed near the fire recorded a dramatic increase in pollution.

The Supreme Court declined to hear several significant cases, including those related to voting rights enforcement, environmental regulations, and a trademark dispute involving a company co-founded by LeBron James. The court also requested the federal government’s views on challenges to a state bar association’s leadership allocation and an Oregon prescription drug reporting requirement.

The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections, including rescinding the EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding and weakening vehicle emissions standards, while Illinois under Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director James Jennings has strengthened protections, particularly addressing PFAS chemicals.

A section of Wilroy Road in Suffolk, Va., will close from June 22 to July 10 for utility and road repairs. The closure will require drivers to use a detour between Constance Road and Elm Street.

The U.S. has allocated $1.2 trillion for infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but existing systems face hidden challenges like aging water lines and data center water consumption. Examples include a data center in Fayetteville, Georgia, draining 29 million gallons of water unnoticed and digital twin technology being used in New Orleans to enhance flood resilience.

Fourteen Republican state attorneys general and 19 GOP members of Congress are urging the EPA to regulate mifepristone as a water contaminant, citing environmental concerns. Experts and the Center for Biological Diversity state there is no evidence mifepristone harms water systems or humans, while the FDA noted in 1996 that environmental effects were 'not anticipated.'

Fourteen state attorneys general and 19 GOP members of Congress are urging the EPA to classify mifepristone, an abortion medication, as a water contaminant. Environmental experts state there is no evidence mifepristone in wastewater harms humans or the environment.

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace in California over a damaged chemical tank that overheated, causing an evacuation of 50,000 residents. Plaintiffs include residents, a new mother, and workers who reported health issues, with claims of negligence in maintaining a safe facility. The FBI and EPA are investigating potential environmental crimes related to methyl methacrylate storage.

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace following an incident where a tank containing methyl methacrylate overheated in California's Orange County, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 residents and health issues for some individuals. The lawsuits allege negligence in maintaining a safe facility, with claims including respiratory problems and neurological symptoms. The FBI and EPA are investigating potential environmental crimes related to the chemical storage.

Candidates for New York’s 12th Congressional District—Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg—discuss strategies to address climate change and environmental policies while balancing affordability for households with fixed or limited incomes. Proposals include investments in green energy infrastructure, tax credits for energy-efficient technologies, and reforms to hold polluters accountable.

Federal agents raided a Garden Grove chemical plant operated by GKN Aerospace, seeking documents and devices linked to an alleged environmental crime. The raid followed mass evacuations due to fears of an explosion.

The EPA is addressing emerging water threats, prompting consumers to adopt countertop filtration systems like the BOROUX Legacy filter to protect against tap contaminants.

The Trump administration is rebranding Biden-era clean drinking water initiatives as 'Make America Healthy Again,' citing $1 billion for PFAS contamination and $2.9 billion for lead pipe removal. These funds were originally appropriated under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), with portions repurposed or delayed by the Trump administration, including $125 million shifted to wildfire prevention and a 2027 budget proposal cutting EPA funding by half.

Melanie Malone led a research project to identify and study contamination sites in Washington state. The EPA canceled her grant.

Five people, including a family headed to a wedding, were killed in a Virginia crash; the bus driver has been charged. Other headlines mention political and environmental developments in Virginia.

The EPA immediately responded to a toxic chemical leak in Orange County by providing air monitoring support and vital air quality information to local authorities to keep the threat low for residents.

The repeal of the EPA’s endangerment finding is unlikely to mitigate the rise in chronic disease rates, which are expected to worsen as greenhouse gas emissions increase. This trend will exacerbate climate impacts like extreme heat and wildfires, further harming public health.

The EPA declared the Eaton fire cleanup a success, but their testing results suggest otherwise. The agency cited only federal lead standards in its findings rather than California's stricter thresholds, raising concerns about the adequacy of cleanup efforts.

The Trump administration delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming the action will reduce grocery costs for consumers. However, experts suggest the actual impact on food prices remains unclear and uncertain.

The MAHA movement is criticizing the Trump administration's support for the pesticide glyphosate, particularly its backing of the chemical's manufacturer. The group is upset with the EPA's stance on environmental toxins under the current administration.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a controversial Republican farm bill criticized for favoring industrial producers and chemical companies, cutting food assistance programs like SNAP, and weakening regulations on toxic agrochemicals. The bill faces backlash amid rising food prices, farm bankruptcies, and legal battles over pesticide accountability.

An investigation in New Orleans found 50% of tested playgrounds had unsafe lead levels, prompting city officials to seek $5 million in federal aid for cleanup. Mayor Helena Moreno ordered a task force to address lead contamination in parks, with levels reaching 30 times the EPA's recommended limit.

The EPA Administrator discussed energy affordability amid rising costs, highlighting a proposed 72-hour flaring window extension for natural gas wells estimated to save $2.5 billion over 15 years. Meanwhile, an inflation report showed energy prices surged 10.9% between February and March.

President Trump's budget proposal prioritizes a 42% increase in Pentagon spending, exceeding Reagan-era levels, while proposing steep cuts to domestic programs like EPA, NSF, and SBA. The plan frames military dominance as essential for national security but risks exacerbating public discontent amid low approval ratings and rising costs.