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The U.S. and Mexico are advancing efforts to resolve the Tijuana River sewage crisis through agreements like Minute No. 333 and a bilateral memorandum of understanding. Mexico committed $93 million to sewage projects, and the EPA highlights progress on infrastructure and funding for Tijuana River solutions.

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.

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to abandon a Biden-era EPA rule imposing stricter standards for soot pollution. The ruling upholds a 2024 standard limiting fine particle pollution to 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air, down from 12 micrograms, and criticizes the EPA's arguments as lacking merit. Environmental groups praised the decision as a public health victory, while opponents argued it would increase costs for businesses and families.

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that tightens soot pollution standards. The court found the EPA's arguments lacked merit, upholding a 9 microgram per cubic meter annual limit on fine particle pollution. The decision supports public health benefits projected by the Biden-era rule, which aims to reduce asthma cases and premature deaths.

Members of the Trump administration attended U.S. World Cup games, including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, and former envoy Richard Grenell. Zeldin has clashed with California officials over environmental policies, Driscoll has facilitated communication with Ukraine, and Grenell served as envoy to Germany.

America faces severe climate impacts like wildfires and drought but public interest in climate change is declining. The Trump administration disregards climate action, while Democrats and activists shift focus away from climate issues, with some delaying emissions cuts and others broadening their advocacy.

Fourteen Republican 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 and the Center for Biological Diversity state there is no evidence of harm from mifepristone in water systems, citing a 1996 FDA statement and common drug trace amounts in water.

Fourteen Republican 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 that mifepristone in wastewater harms humans or the environment, while the request cites a 1996 FDA statement acknowledging the drug may enter the environment but noting harmful effects are 'not anticipated.'

The Trump administration will not implement nationwide environmental standards for artificial intelligence data centers, according to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. This decision was communicated this week by the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator.

Lee Zeldin addresses rising gas prices, energy dominance, and AI data centers. The article highlights his focus on these three key issues.

President Donald Trump attended the third NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. The crowd booed when Trump was shown on the Jumbotron during the national anthem, with stronger reactions toward the Spurs. Trump was accompanied by several government officials and family members, and he plans to host a UFC event at the White House for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million federal investment in coal power infrastructure across the U.S., using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones, while criticizing renewable energy subsidies. The initiative aims to preserve 14,000 coal jobs and includes funding for coal plants in 10 states and a coal export terminal in California.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones in Alaska and West Virginia. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted the economic benefits of coal, including saving 14,000 jobs.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure, using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones, claiming it will save 14,000 jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted coal as a critical energy source.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones, claiming it will save 14,000 coal jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted support from his administration and Republican officials.

US President Donald Trump confirms a mass rally and cancels planned concerts for America's 250th anniversary. He delivers remarks on coal energy production with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure across the U.S. using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants, build two new ones, and create 14,000 jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted coal as a critical energy source, with projects in states like Alaska, West Virginia, and Maryland.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones in Alaska and West Virginia. The funding aims to save 14,000 coal jobs and shift federal energy policy away from renewables, with projects in multiple states and coal mines across nine states receiving support.

President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in support for the U.S. coal industry, including funding for 13 coal-fired power plants, new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, and a coal export terminal in California. The initiative aims to create or support over 14,000 jobs in coal, construction, rail, and maritime industries, using authority under a Cold War-era national defense law.

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.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin warns that an overheated chemical tank in Orange County, California, near Disneyland, is likely to fail and could cause an explosion. Officials are monitoring a 'low-volume release' of flammable chemicals as the most probable scenario.

An overheated chemical tank in Orange County, California, near Disneyland, is at risk of failing and potentially exploding, according to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman appointed by Trump, warned of a 'low-volume release' of flammable chemicals but emphasized uncertainty in the outcome.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the Trump administration is easing restrictions on super-polluting greenhouse gases used in commercial refrigeration, allowing supermarkets to use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with global warming potential 1,400 times higher than CO2 until 2032.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to rescind enforceable health standards for four PFAS chemicals, including GenX, and delay compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS by two years. The EPA claims the Biden administration violated the Safe Water Drinking Act, while critics call the move a 'PR stunt' and express concern over public health risks.

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are announcing revisions to Biden-era refrigerant rules aimed at reducing costs for American families and businesses. The EPA will revise technology and emissions regulations that restrict super-pollutants used in grocery store refrigeration systems.

The Trump administration's EPA is rolling back a Biden-era rule requiring grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases in cooling equipment. EPA head Lee Zeldin argues the rule imposes costly restrictions that limit refrigerant options, claiming the rollback will help lower grocery prices.

The Trump administration is loosening a federal refrigerant rule to reduce greenhouse gases in cooling equipment, claiming it will lower grocery costs. EPA head Lee Zeldin says the Biden-era rule imposes costly restrictions, and the new policy will allow businesses to choose refrigeration systems more freely. This move represents a reversal of a 2020 bipartisan law aimed at phasing out harmful hydrofluorocarbons.

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are making an announcement expected to roll back environmental rules and restrictions from the Biden administration. The live event signals a shift in environmental policy priorities under the Trump administration.

Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will announce a rollback of two Biden administration refrigerant rules aimed at combating global warming. The administration claims this rollback will save consumers $2.4 billion.

The Trump administration plans to repeal limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, delaying implementation of standards for two compounds and rescinding limits on four PFAS chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to achieve this. Critics have condemned the move.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request, which seeks to cut EPA funding by 52 percent. The proposed budget authority for the EPA is $4.2 billion. The hearing follows President Trump's previous actions regarding the EPA.

The Trump administration, led by EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi, is challenging the credibility of the EPA's IRIS program, which provides toxicity assessments for chemicals. This move could undermine hundreds of environmental regulations, including standards for arsenic in drinking water and lead in paint, by allowing companies to dispute rules based on IRIS data.

Senate Democrats accused the Trump administration of abandoning the EPA's mission to protect health and the environment, criticizing a proposed budget cut that would halve the agency's funding. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended the cuts as a way to make the agency 'more efficient' during a congressional hearing, despite staffing reductions under his leadership.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed during a Senate hearing over the EPA's cost-benefit analysis of coal plants, with Zeldin accusing Whitehouse of hypocrisy regarding his family's membership at a historically exclusive country club. The exchange occurred amid debate over Trump's 2027 EPA budget proposal, which includes a 50% funding cut and has drawn criticism from Democrats.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse during a Senate hearing over cost-benefit analysis of coal plants, with Zeldin accusing Whitehouse of hypocrisy regarding his family's membership at a historically exclusive Rhode Island beach club. The exchange highlights tensions over Trump's proposed 50% EPA budget cut and differing views on climate change and fossil fuel costs.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Rep. Robert Menendez Jr. during a congressional hearing over EPA policy changes and climate change impacts, with Zeldin making a cryptic reference to Menendez's father, a former senator imprisoned for corruption. The exchange highlighted partisan tensions over environmental regulations and fiscal policies.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in a heated exchange with Rep. Robert Menendez Jr. over climate policy changes, government waste, and Trump-era policies. Zeldin referenced Menendez's father, Robert Menendez Sr., who was imprisoned for corruption and nicknamed 'Gold Bar Bob' due to a scandal involving gold bars. The debate included claims about climate change's financial impacts and energy costs.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his stance on Supreme Court cases reshaping federal agency authority during a contentious House hearing, clashing with Rep. Rosa DeLauro over her familiarity with legal precedents. Zeldin emphasized the impact of rulings like Loper Bright and the Chevron doctrine overturning, while the EPA’s 2027 budget request proposes a 50% funding cut.

EPA chief Lee Zeldin, under Trump, has rescinded environmental regulations, eliminated departments, and terminated scientists, drawing criticism from journalist Elizabeth Kolbert. Trump praised Zeldin as 'our secret weapon.'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in a heated exchange during a congressional hearing over the EPA's 2027 budget and climate change policies. DeLauro criticized the budget as a 'climate change denier's manifesto,' while Zeldin accused her of lacking knowledge about key Supreme Court cases like Loper Bright. The dispute highlights partisan divisions over the EPA's role in addressing climate change.