Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) News

The headline this week from the Environmental Protection Agency is its continued push to roll back major climate and air pollution protections, while Congress moves to cut the agency’s budget back to roughly 2012 levels when you factor in inflation, according to reporting from the Center for Biological Diversity and Chemical and Engineering News.

Chemical and Engineering News reports that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is prioritizing repealing the 2009 “endangerment finding” that says greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare, the scientific backbone for many federal climate rules. EPA officials say they are reviewing public comments now and aim to mov...

Welcome to your weekly EPA update, where we cut through the noise to spotlight what's changing our air, water, and world. This week’s top headline: The EPA just postponed its perchlorate drinking water proposal deadline to January 2, 2026, after the longest federal shutdown in history delayed things from November 21, 2025. Perchlorate, that sneaky chemical in rocket fuel, fireworks, and airbags, contaminates water in arid spots like the Southwest—think potential thyroid risks for kids and pregnant women.

On regulatory fronts, EPA's tweaking HFC rules under the AIM Act to ease transitions. Higher-GWP equipment made before January 1, 2026, can now install unti...

Welcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. The biggest headline this week: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just announced a major rollback of the Reactivation Policy, letting idled factories restart without full new permits unless emissions spike, as detailed in his September 18, 2025 memo. This clears decades of red tape for businesses eyeing comebacks.

On the regulatory front, EPA proposed tweaking hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 American Innovation Act, raising the global warming potential threshold for cold storage warehouses to 700 starting January 1, 2026, then tightening it again by 2032. They also extended deadlines for lab equipment to 2028 and eased installs for pre-2025 AC...

Welcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. This week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history, launching 31 historic moves to slash red tape on air quality standards, hazardous pollutants, and energy programs, as detailed in the agency's official news release.

Under Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back major rules from the Obama and Biden eras. Key moves include proposing repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, which underpinned vehicle and power plant emissions limits—standards that drove corporate average fuel economy up from 23 mpg in 2010 to 40 mpg this year. NZ...

Welcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. I'm your host, diving into the agency's biggest move this week: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just announced 31 massive deregulatory actions, calling it the greatest day of deregulation in U.S. history, according to EPA's official news release.

Under Zeldin's lead in Trump's second term, the EPA is rolling back Obama and Biden-era rules left and right. Key moves include proposing to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, which could wipe out vehicle emission standards entirely, as detailed in The Regulatory Review. They're also reconsidering power plant...

The Environmental Protection Agency is undertaking what Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history, with 31 major rollbacks announced that are reshaping American environmental policy in dramatic ways.

This summer and fall, the EPA launched an aggressive assault on decades of climate and pollution regulations. In June, the agency proposed repealing greenhouse gas emissions standards for power plants, which had been the cornerstone of Obama and Biden-era climate policy. Then in August, the EPA went further, proposing to eliminate all greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, from cars to heavy-duty trucks. The agency is also...

Welcome to your weekly EPA update, listeners. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency dropped its biggest bombshell yet: a new "compliance first" enforcement approach announced in a December 5 memorandum from Acting Assistant Administrator Craig Pritzlaff. As Holland & Knight reports, it shifts focus from drawn-out investigations and penalties to quick fixes through outreach, training, and voluntary audits—rescinding Biden-era tools like extra monitoring and pausing supplemental environmental projects.

This builds on 2025's deregulatory wave under Administrator Lee Zeldin. EPA proposed repealing greenhouse gas standards for power plants and vehicles, reconsidering the 2009 Endangerment Finding that labels CO2 a pollutant, and na...

The big EPA headline this week is a major deadline extension for oil and gas methane rules. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, the Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule pushing back key methane reporting requirements for upstream oil and gas producers by 180 days, moving the main compliance deadline out to November 2026. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency is providing “more realistic timelines” so “unrealistic regulations do not prevent America from unleashing energy dominance,” and EPA estimates companies will save about 750 million dollars in compliance costs over the next eleven years.

For oil and gas operator...

The big story from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is its push to roll back cornerstone climate protections by advancing proposals to repeal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles and power plants, and to unwind the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. These moves signal a fundamental reorientation of the agency from aggressive climate regulation toward a deregulatory, industry-focused agenda under the current administration.

According to multiple legal and policy analysts, EPA’s proposal to rescind the Endangerment Finding and vehicle emissions standards would, if finalized, strip away the legal backbone for federal limits on cl...

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency made headlines by launching what it calls the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history, with Administrator Lee Zeldin announcing 31 major rollbacks across environmental policy. These changes mark a dramatic shift from previous administrations, aiming to reduce compliance costs for businesses but raising concerns among public health and environmental advocates.

The EPA is moving to repeal greenhouse gas emissions standards for both vehicles and power plants, arguing that these rules impose undue burdens on American industry. In August, the agency proposed eliminating the 2009 endangerment finding, which has been the legal foundation for...

Good morning and welcome to this week's environmental update. We're starting with breaking news from the EPA that's reshaping how America regulates its waters. On November 17th, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a proposed rule that fundamentally redefines what counts as waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. This move follows a Supreme Court decision in Sackett and represents a significant shift in environmental policy under the Trump administration.

The new definition aims to provide what officials call regulatory certainty for farmers and businesses while protecting water resources. The...

The most significant headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is their first quarterly public update on progress toward a permanent 100% solution for the Tijuana River sewage crisis. This landmark U.S.-Mexico initiative, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, aims to finally end decades of coastal pollution and protect millions of Southern Californians from cross-border sewage. Zeldin assured the public, “Our mission will not be accomplished until we reach the 100% solution. Safeguarding public health and environmental integrity stands as EPA's foremost responsibility, and every American deserves confidence in the safety of the air they inhale and the re...

This week’s headline from Washington: The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a major proposed rule to narrow the definition of “Waters of the United States”—an update that could dramatically reshape U.S. water protections and land use. Under Administrator Lee Zeldin, the EPA says these changes are aimed at simplifying regulations for landowners, providing regulatory clarity, and boosting economic opportunity, especially for agriculture and development interests. However, environmental advocates warn that excluding wetlands without visible surface water could strip federal protections from more than half of America’s wetlands, putting critical habitats and drinking w...

EPA made headlines this week as Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed the reinstatement of stricter hazardous air pollutant standards for America’s coke manufacturing sector. After a brief extension announced in July that drew heavy criticism from environmental groups, the EPA reversed course and is now requiring coke plants to comply with the tougher emissions limits—including mercury monitoring—by July 2025. Zeldin declared, “We are restoring accountability for industries, protecting the health of our communities, and supporting American steel manufacturing with cleaner, better policies.” This impacts thousands of workers and their neighborhoods, particularly those living near steel plants, who have long reported c...

Big news out of Washington this week: The Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled sweeping changes to its chemical reporting, emissions oversight, and enforcement priorities, continuing what Administrator Lee Zeldin is calling “the most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history.” At the heart of the week’s headlines is a proposed rule to significantly weaken the reporting requirements for PFAS—those “forever chemicals” linked to health concerns like cancer and thyroid disease. The new plan carves out six major exemptions, including finished goods imports and de minimis uses, which many businesses say will cut red tape but health advocates warn could m...

The top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has authorized the use of the pesticide cyclobutrifluram, its first so-called “forever chemical” or PFAS pesticide, for use on golf courses, cotton, soybeans, and lettuce. This controversial decision landed just days after President Trump’s administration pushed its fifth such PFAS-related proposal, highlighting a sharp shift in U.S. chemical regulation. According to Nathan Donley at the Center for Biological Diversity, “Trump’s chemical industry cronies at the EPA are unleashing a new forever chemical to protect golf courses and poison our country while flagrantly...

Thanks for tuning in. The biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the agency’s dramatic move to roll back cornerstone climate protections, kicking off what Administrator Lee Zeldin is calling the most consequential wave of deregulation in U.S. history. Just days ago, Zeldin announced that the EPA is launching 31 deregulatory actions in a single sweep—changes that could reshape everything from air quality standards to vehicle emission rules.

At the center of the news: The EPA’s formal proposal to repeal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for fossil fuel power plants and a companion rule a...

Welcome back to the Quiet Please podcast, bringing you today’s biggest environmental news with real-world impact. The spotlight this week is on a sweeping move from the Environmental Protection Agency: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has unveiled a proposal to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, a regulatory overhaul touted as one of the largest deregulatory actions in agency history. The move, announced from Washington, is expected to save businesses up to 2.4 billion dollars in compliance costs. Administrator Zeldin argues that the current greenhouse gas reporting requirements “do nothing to improve air quality” and instead bog businesses down in unnecessary bureau...

The biggest news from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is its sweeping move to rescind the Obama-era Endangerment Finding, the foundational legal basis that allowed the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide as threats to public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called it “the most significant deregulatory action in agency history,” marking a decisive turn in U.S. climate policy—one with immediate and long-term effects for industries, states, and every American household.

This proposed repeal, announced August 1 and now open for public comment, would eliminate greenhouse gas emission standards for nearly all vehicles and fossil...

The biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the proposal to rescind the federal mandatory greenhouse gas reporting rule and a sweeping move to roll back Obama and Biden-era limits on emissions from fossil fuel power plants and vehicles. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin described it as “the most significant day of deregulation in U.S. history,” as the agency takes steps affecting air quality, water protections, and climate change rules nationwide.

Let’s break down the key developments. First, on climate: The EPA is moving to repeal the 2015 New Source Performance Standards and the 2024 Carbon Pollut...

This week’s biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the announcement of a sweeping deregulatory initiative by Administrator Lee Zeldin, described by the EPA as the “biggest deregulation day in US history.” The agency says it plans to move forward with 31 historic actions that reexamine or repeal regulations on water, air, and climate, and overhaul industry oversight, marking a dramatic shift in federal environmental policy.

At the heart of these changes is the proposed repeal of greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants and vehicles. On June 17, the EPA moved to rescind both the Obama...

Welcome to this week’s update on the Environmental Protection Agency, where big news is reshaping the national conversation on clean air and climate action. The EPA just announced historic final rules targeting toxic emissions from power plants, marking the most significant move toward curbing industrial methane and greenhouse gases in over a decade. EPA Administrator Michael Regan declared, “These standards protect millions from pollution while proving that clean energy and strong economies can go hand in hand.”

In practical terms, this means hundreds of coal and natural gas plants must implement advanced emissions controls by 2030, or pivot toward...

The biggest headline this week from the Environmental Protection Agency is the unprecedented move to reconsider and potentially rescind the foundational Endangerment Finding, the legal basis that has empowered the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for over 15 years. On August 1st, Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled a proposal that would roll back emission standards for cars, trucks, and other vehicles—an action that has triggered intense debate across the country. Zeldin stated, “This is about restoring regulatory clarity and ending the overreach that’s restricted American innovation for too long.” The EPA has opened a public comment period through September 22nd, invi...

Welcome back to The Green Wire, where we break down the week’s most important environmental headlines. The biggest story out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is a sweeping move to roll back Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations—an action Administrator Lee Zeldin called, quote, “a historic realignment of American environmental priorities.” On June 17, 2025, the EPA formally proposed repealing key emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, and in August, the agency opened public comment on eliminating all greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, targeting rules first introduced in 2009 and reinforced through the 2010s.

Supporters, especially among manufacturing and ener...

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency made waves with its decision to retain the controversial designation of two PFAS chemicals—PFOA and PFOS—as hazardous substances under federal law, insisting that polluters must be held accountable for cleanup costs. According to legal analysts at Holland & Knight, this announcement on September 17th came with a major procedural update: the EPA asked the federal court to lift the pause—known as abeyance—on the rule’s implementation, and the court agreed on October 2nd, setting a new deadline of December 5th for final legal arguments. But the agency isn’t stopping there. The EPA is w...

The biggest headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the impact of the federal government shutdown, which began October first. Nearly ninety percent of EPA’s workforce—over thirteen thousand employees—have been furloughed. That means nationwide, routine compliance, environmental reviews, pesticide registrations, and most regulatory and permitting work have been halted or delayed. Only about seventeen hundred staff remain active for emergency response and imminent health threats, according to the LA Times and Federal News Network. Essential Superfund hazard cleanups are continuing, but the shutdown’s disruption is especially severe since the EPA had already cut about a...

The headline that’s grabbing attention this week comes straight from Washington, where a government shutdown has forced the Environmental Protection Agency to furlough 90% of its staff, halting most regulatory action and casting uncertainty over everything from air and water protections to chemical safety. According to the LA Times, only about 1,700 of the EPA’s nearly 15,000 employees remain active, focusing strictly on essential emergency work. This means that pesticide registrations, chemical reviews, and most community health protections are paused, leaving states and local agencies to pick up the slack—if they can.

This dramatic interruption landed just as the ag...

This week’s top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the proposed repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the linchpin legal basis for the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, this action will trigger the rollback of all major federal limits on carbon pollution from vehicles, power plants, and other large sources. The agency’s official stance is that previous rules overstepped EPA’s authority and placed undue restrictions on American energy producers. The move follows President Trump’s executive order instructing agencies to cut what he called unnecessary environmental burdens on domestic e...

Big news this week from the Environmental Protection Agency—the Biden-era greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants are on the chopping block. On June 17, the EPA unveiled a proposed repeal of these carbon pollution standards, a move that would roll back Obama’s Clean Power Plan rules along with last year’s updates. According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, “This action is about unleashing American energy, cutting red tape, and ensuring domestic resources drive our future.” The agency claims the change is prompted by President Trump’s Executive Order 14154, which directs federal bodies to remove barriers limiting energy devel...

EPA rocked the headlines this week with what’s being called the biggest deregulatory action in US history. On Wednesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will initiate 31 sweeping rule changes, targeting energy, air, and climate regulations—the sharpest departure from previous climate policy in decades. At the heart of this move is the proposed repeal of greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. According to recent coverage from Kirkland & Ellis, the new rules reinterpret the Clean Air Act and claim fossil-fuel plants do not significantly contribute to regulated air pollution, undoing key Obama and Biden-era carbon limi...

The most significant news this week from the Environmental Protection Agency is a sweeping move by Administrator Lee Zeldin to roll back greenhouse gas emissions standards, a shift described as the largest deregulatory action in the agency’s history. The EPA is proposing to repeal the Obama Administration’s 2015 New Source Performance Standards and the Biden-era 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for fossil-fuel power plants. Additionally, the EPA published a proposal that would rescind all GHG emission standards for vehicles from 2012 onward and overturn the foundational 2009 Endangerment Finding, which underpins federal climate regulations.

According to the EPA’s announcement, these steps...

Listeners, the biggest environmental headline this week is the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of sweeping rollbacks on national greenhouse gas reporting and emissions standards. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin described this move as the “greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in US history,” with the agency unveiling 31 major deregulatory actions in a single day.

At the heart of this shift is the EPA’s new proposal to end requirements for businesses to report greenhouse gas emissions. Zeldin argues that the mandatory reporting program is “nothing more than bureaucratic red tape” and claims that it doesn’t materially improve air qu...

Thanks for joining us for another episode covering the latest from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This week, the headline everyone’s talking about is the EPA’s sweeping move to roll back greenhouse gas standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants and vehicles—a shift that experts say could reshape federal climate policy for years to come. The proposed repeals, put forth on June 17 and July 29, target both the Obama- and Biden-era carbon emissions controls and challenge the foundational “Endangerment Finding” that underpins federal greenhouse gas regulation. According to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the agency’s reinterpretation of the Clean Air Ac...

The headline grabbing attention from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the agency’s proposed rollback of national greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants—a dramatic shift that could affect climate policy, energy production, and public health. According to CBS News, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed not only the intent to repeal Obama- and Biden-era Clean Air Act carbon rules, but also to reverse the 2009 “endangerment finding” that classified greenhouse gases as threats to human health. That landmark finding laid the legal groundwork for years of federal climate action. Now, the EPA proposes that fossil fuel-fired power pl...

The biggest headline from the EPA this week is the agency’s formal withdrawal of its proposed effluent limitations guidelines for meat and poultry producers, a decision effective September 3. EPA had been considering stronger wastewater rules for slaughterhouses, aiming to limit water pollution caused by nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from these plants. According to The New Lede, critics have long pushed for tighter standards, highlighting that in 2019 alone, slaughterhouses released more than 28 million pounds of these pollution-causing nutrients directly into US waterways, impacting the drinking water and river health for over 60 million people living near affected streams. However, the agency ul...

This week’s most headline-grabbing move from the Environmental Protection Agency comes as the agency proposes repealing its foundational authority for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. If finalized, this so-called Endangerment Finding Proposed Rule would overturn the 2009 assessment that greenhouse gases pose a danger to public health and welfare—calling into question not just longstanding vehicle emission standards, but potentially the legal basis for regulating power plant and industrial emissions as well. This proposal has prompted widespread concern among environmental advocates, business leaders, and legal experts, as it could dismantle more than a decade of national climate regulations and resh...

This week’s big headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the proposal to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the cornerstone for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and power plants. Announced August 1 by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, this move would also eliminate all existing GHG emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles starting with model year 2012. According to Holland & Knight, this marks a dramatic pivot in U.S. climate policy and is a key step in the Administration’s broader deregulatory agenda.

So, what exactly does this mean? If finalized, the repeal would strip the legal foundation unde...

This week’s biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is a dramatic shift in U.S. climate and environmental regulation: the EPA has just proposed repealing all greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles and fossil fuel power plants, along with a plan to roll back the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding, which first recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat. Under new leadership, Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency is also rapidly advancing a deregulatory agenda backed by President Trump, including new rules that would scale back clean air, water, and industrial pollution standards nationwide.

The most immediate changes ar...

The headline this week from the Environmental Protection Agency is big: new data released just yesterday shows a notable decline in industrial chemical releases across the United States, even as the economy continues to grow. According to the EPA’s 2023 TRI National Analysis, tools now track and visualize how thousands of facilities managed chemicals—like PFAS, mercury, lead, and dioxins—highlighting real progress in waste reduction for sectors from automotive manufacturing to electric utilities. The EPA is emphasizing that under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, it’s critical for not just regulators, but states, Tribes, businesses, and residents to under...

The biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: the EPA has proposed a rollback of major climate and power plant regulations, launching a campaign to reconsider dozens of standards governing air, water, and industry. This push follows President Trump’s recent executive orders focused on “cutting the cost of environmental regulation”—a move EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls essential for “revitalizing American energy and advancing cooperative federalism.”

At the heart of the changes is a proposed rule that would determine greenhouse gas emissions from power plants do not “significantly contribute” to air pollution threatening public health. The EPA argues t...

The biggest headline from the EPA this week is the agency’s August 1 proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks, dating back to 2012, as well as to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that’s long served as the foundation for regulating climate-warming pollution from vehicles and, by extension, other sources. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says this move will cut regulatory costs, support American energy, and deliver on executive orders from President Trump’s first day back in office. In Zeldin’s words, “We’re rolling back senseless regulations and advancing cooperative federalism, keeping America’s engines running and co...

The week’s biggest EPA headline comes from the agency’s move to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and repeal greenhouse gas standards for cars and trucks, opening a formal public comment period on a proposal that would unwind motor-vehicle GHG rules dating back to 2010. According to EPA’s news release and legal analyses from Holland and Knight, the agency argues Clean Air Act section 202 was not designed for global climate regulation and that updated science does not justify prior findings. EPA has also said it will reconsider the 2027-and-later light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle standards, with Federal Register notice kicking off th...

This week, the biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and roll back all greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles issued since 2010. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced this policy shift, directly challenging over a decade of regulations intended to reduce emissions from cars and trucks. According to EPA statements, the current administration believes the Clean Air Act does not authorize broad regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in response to global climate concerns, and instead should focus on pollutants affecting local or regional air quality. This move is...

The Environmental Protection Agency is making headlines this week with a move that could reshape climate policy nationwide. The biggest story: the EPA has announced plans to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a critical Obama-era rule forming the backbone of federal regulation on greenhouse gas emissions. Administrator Lee Zeldin said, “Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash American energy, bring auto jobs back to the U.S. and more,” according to an official EPA...

Thanks for joining us. The biggest news from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping move to rescind the agency’s landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, a decision that, if finalized, would dramatically alter the United States’ climate policy landscape. According to Tri-State Livestock News and the Federal Register, this proposal could upend more than a decade of climate safeguards by ending regulations that have governed the emissions of cars, power plants, and factories—regulations many experts say are vital for addressing climate change.

Administrator Zeldin declared, “We are driving a dagger straight...

The Environmental Protection Agency is making headlines this week with a sweeping reorganization that Administrator Lee Zeldin calls a move to “save taxpayers nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.” The agency is implementing a substantial reduction in force, shrinking the EPA workforce by almost 4,000 positions through voluntary retirements, separations, and targeted layoffs. The most significant change: the closure of the Office of Research and Development, a shift Zeldin says will allow for “unprecedented prioritization of research and science” by integrating hundreds of new experts directly into program offices. At the same time, the agency is forging ahead with the creation of the O...

Big news out of Washington this week as the Environmental Protection Agency and its Mexican counterpart have just announced a landmark agreement to end the decades-long sewage crisis plaguing the Southern border. The centerpiece: the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant will see its capacity boosted from 25 to 35 million gallons a day— and what was originally set as a two-year construction timeline is now being compressed into just 100 days, with completion due by August 28. This collaboration, secured after Administrator Zeldin’s visit to the site in April, comes with a promise of a dozen new actions outlined in a forthcoming agre...

The top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: sweeping organizational changes designed to deliver cleaner air, land, and water more efficiently—and to save taxpayers nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars annually. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says these moves demonstrate “EPA’s unwavering commitment to fulfill its statutory obligations and uphold fiscal responsibility. By partnering our operations and mission support services, we can deliver results for American communities while remaining good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”

What’s actually changing? The EPA is rolling out the next phase of its comprehensive agency reorganization. The biggest shift: creating a new Offi...

Big news from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: the EPA just announced the next phase of its agency-wide reorganization, aiming to modernize how it delivers clean air, water, and land to Americans. According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, “These structural changes reinforce EPA’s unwavering commitment to fulfill its statutory obligations and uphold fiscal responsibility. By partnering our operations and mission support services, we can deliver results for American communities while remaining good stewards of taxpayer dollars.” Under this reorganization, the EPA is consolidating its finance and administrative offices into a single, streamlined entity that will oversee everything from facili...

The headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the announcement of significant organizational changes aimed at making the EPA more efficient and better able to meet its core mission of protecting American air, water, and land. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated, “These structural changes reinforce EPA’s unwavering commitment to fulfill its statutory obligations and uphold fiscal responsibility. By partnering our operations and mission support services, we can deliver results for American communities while remaining good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”

At the center of these changes is the creation of the new Office of Finance and Admini...

The biggest headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the announcement of a proposed plan to address drinking water contamination at the Tinkham Garage Superfund Site in Londonderry, New Hampshire. This plan aims to protect residents who rely on groundwater, and the EPA is inviting public comments from now through August 12, with community meetings scheduled so local voices can be heard before a final decision in September. This move, according to EPA officials, demonstrates their commitment to transparency and public engagement in environmental health decisions.

Shifting to regulatory matters, there are sweeping changes underway. The...

The biggest headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is the investigation and administrative leave of 139 EPA workers who signed a letter criticizing leadership under Administrator Lee Zeldin. These employees, many of whom are scientists and career staff, voiced concerns that the agency’s core mission is being undermined by what they describe as harmful deregulation and disregard for scientific expertise. Their letter urged Zeldin to back away from weakening rules on mercury emissions, reconsidering asbestos bans, and extending deadlines for the removal of cancer-causing chemicals from drinking water. The workers also condemned Zeldin’s proposal to dismantle the...

The Environmental Protection Agency is making national headlines this week after placing 139 employees on administrative leave, following their public dissent against recent policy shifts. According to CBS News, these staffers signed a "Declaration of Dissent," accusing the current administration of weakening environmental protections and sidelining scientific expertise. The letter, which was made public earlier in the week, highlights concerns over funding cuts for environmental justice programs and the rollback of regulations that limit air pollution, especially in parks and tribal communities. EPA spokespersons confirmed the administrative leave, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for what they described as undermining the administration’s ag...

The headline grabbing national attention this week: the Environmental Protection Agency has placed 139 employees on administrative leave after they publicly criticized the Trump administration’s environmental policies. These employees were among hundreds who signed a “Declaration of Dissent” accusing agency leadership of weakening environmental protections, cutting funding for environmental justice initiatives in vulnerable communities, and disregarding scientific expertise. According to reporting from CBS News, the suspensions follow internal criticism about rolling back regulations that lower air pollution, especially in national parks and tribal reservations, and a marked shift away from research and support for minority communities.

EPA Administrator Lee Ze...

EPA headlines this week with the decision to place 139 employees on leave after they signed a public “Declaration of Dissent” criticizing the administration’s environmental policies. The letter, which gained over 600 current and former staff signatures, accuses the Trump administration and EPA leadership of weakening the agency’s core protections, sidelining scientific expertise, and cutting support for vulnerable communities. According to CBS News, the employees allege that “Americans have witnessed the unraveling of public health and environmental protections in the pursuit of political advantage.” The EPA responded that all policy decisions are based on process and input from staff, but asserted a z...

The top headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency this week is that 139 employees have been placed on administrative leave after publicly criticizing recent environmental policies under the Trump administration. These employees signed a “Declaration of Dissent,” arguing that current EPA leadership, specifically Administrator Lee Zeldin, is weakening essential environmental protections and disregarding scientific expertise. Their letter, which also gathered over 600 signatures including anonymous supporters, alleges cuts to research and environmental justice programs and claims the agency is unraveling public health protections that have saved thousands of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars each year. The EPA responded, emphasizing a “z...

The top headline this week from the Environmental Protection Agency is its fast-moving push to reset rules for greenhouse gas and mercury emissions from power plants, a move that could reshape U.S. energy and climate policy for years. The EPA announced it is proposing to repeal the power plant rules adopted just last year, asserting that this rollback will ensure more affordable and reliable energy supplies and lower costs across transportation, utilities, and manufacturing. EPA is actively requesting public comment on these proposed changes through August 7, and will host a virtual public hearing on July 8. This rulemaking is expected...

This week’s top environmental headline is the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of 31 major deregulatory actions, billed as the largest rollback of environmental regulations in U.S. history. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says these sweeping reforms are designed to reduce regulatory burdens on industries, promote domestic energy, and return decision-making power to states. According to Administrator Zeldin, these changes aim to lower household costs, make it easier for businesses to operate, and advance what the administration calls “cooperative federalism”—essentially increasing state control over environmental issues.

Among the most impactful moves is the EPA’s proposal to reconsider o...

Welcome to the Environmental News Roundup, where we break down the top developments from the Environmental Protection Agency. The biggest headline this week is the EPA’s major proposal to set new Renewable Fuel Standard requirements through 2027. This move not only aims to boost American energy security but is being called by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin “the boldest proposal ever” for the biofuels industry. The plan is intended to benefit American farmers, lower gas prices, and keep the U.S. less reliant on foreign energy sources. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins called it a “strong signal to the U.S. biofuels...

Big news from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: The EPA, alongside officials from New York, Connecticut, and other partners, marked the 40th anniversary of the Long Island Sound Partnership—formerly known as the Long Island Sound Study—unveiling an ambitious new 10-year roadmap to revitalize one of the Northeast’s most critical ecological and recreational resources. Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke at the ceremony, emphasizing the agency’s “unwavering commitment to restoring the Sound for future generations” and highlighting strengthened goals for water quality, habitat restoration, and community resilience.

In other major headlines, the EPA has announced a proposal to...

This week’s biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the sweeping set of regulatory reforms just announced by Administrator Lee Zeldin, which he calls the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” The EPA is launching 31 actions to reevaluate and, in many cases, roll back regulations put in place during the Obama and Biden administrations. As Zeldin explains, “These measures will reduce regulatory costs by trillions of dollars and lower the cost of living on American households, making it more affordable to purchase vehicles, heat homes, and operate businesses.” Key targets include greenhouse gas emission limits on power plants, me...

The biggest headline from the EPA this week is its push to reshape the country’s energy landscape with sweeping changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. On June 13, the EPA proposed ambitious new biofuel targets for 2026 and 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of the RFS program and promising the highest-ever requirements for renewable fuels in the U.S. This move, according to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, “creates a new system that benefits American farmers while mitigating the impact on gas prices and ensuring the continued existence of liquid fuels.” Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins added, “This is the boldest proposal ever and send...

Welcome to Green Frequency, your weekly pulse on the planet’s most pressing environmental news. This week’s headline: the Environmental Protection Agency has launched the most sweeping rollback of power plant emissions rules in over a decade, proposing to repeal landmark climate and pollution safeguards from the previous administration. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the plan Wednesday, calling it “the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in United States history.” The agency argues these repeals will “restore American energy dominance” by lifting what it describes as costly burdens on coal and oil-fired power plants while still protecting health and the envi...

Welcome to your weekly update on the nation’s environmental front. The top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency this week: sweeping budget cuts are set to dramatically reshape the agency’s priorities, with the San Francisco Bay Area facing a staggering 75 percent reduction in restoration funding. That means over 41 million dollars slashed from projects vital to keeping the Bay’s water clean and healthy for its 8 million residents. As San Mateo County Supervisor Jackie Speier put it, “We’re targeted... He is going to do anything and everything he can to harm, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her communities.” These cuts jeopard...

This week’s top Environmental Protection Agency headline: Administrator Lee Zeldin announced what he described as the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” with the EPA set to initiate 31 major reforms aimed at rolling back regulations, particularly those implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations. Zeldin’s message was clear: these actions are designed to “reduce regulatory costs by trillions of dollars and lower the cost of living on American households, making it more affordable to purchase vehicles, heat homes, and operate businesses.” The agency says this effort will support President Trump’s economic agenda by “unleashing American energy,” reducing living co...

Welcome to the EPA Today podcast, your trusted source for the latest in environmental protection and public policy. Our top headline this week: the Senate has confirmed David Fotouhi as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a key leadership shift under the current administration. Fotouhi’s appointment arrives at a pivotal moment, with the agency embarking on an ambitious deregulatory agenda and facing historic budget cuts.

Let’s start with the biggest development: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced 31 sweeping regulatory reforms—what he calls the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” The goals are clear: red...

Welcome to this week’s Environmental Brief, where we cut through the noise to bring you the latest from the EPA and what it means for you. The big headline today: the EPA has unveiled sweeping budget cuts and regulatory rollbacks, marking one of the agency’s most significant shifts in years.

Here’s the scoop. The Trump administration’s proposed EPA budget would slash funding by more than half, from $9.14 billion in 2025 down to $4.16 billion for 2026. That’s a 54 percent reduction, with major impacts on waste management, Superfund enforcement, and environmental grants. For perspective, the Office of Land and E...

This week’s top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the Trump administration’s proposal for a sweeping budget reduction, marking a dramatic shift in the agency’s direction. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 would slash EPA funding by more than half, dropping from $9.14 billion in 2025 to $4.16 billion, with targeted cuts impacting key programs like Superfund hazardous waste cleanups, recycling infrastructure, and brownfield remediation. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argues the cuts and staff reductions will “refocus efforts toward areas with significant noncompliance issues and where enforcement can address the most substantial impacts to human health and the environment,” while stil...

# EPA Weekly Roundup: Environmental Policy in Transition

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Welcome to Environmental Pulse, your weekly EPA update. I'm your host, bringing you the most significant developments from the Environmental Protection Agency. This week, the White House has proposed shutting down the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board by October 2026, an independent agency that investigates chemical disasters nationwide.

The EPA is making waves with Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcement of 31 sweeping deregulatory actions, described as the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history." These changes aim to reduce regulatory costs by trillions of dollars, lower household...

The top headline from the EPA this week is the announcement by Administrator Lee Zeldin canceling nine agency contracts, resulting in nearly $60 million in immediate savings. This move follows a sweeping set of rollbacks across more than 30 environmental regulations, an action Zeldin recently hailed as “the most consequential day of deregulation in American history.” The agency is also shifting billions in funds, with calls to terminate certain financial agreements put in place by the previous administration and return these reserves to the U.S. Treasury.

Key regulatory actions underway include the EPA’s reconsideration and potential rollback of high-p...

The Environmental Protection Agency’s biggest headline this week is a sweeping reorganization designed to better integrate science while fundamentally reshaping how the agency delivers clean air, land, and water across America. Administrator Lee Zeldin just announced the creation of the new Office of State Air Partnerships under the Office of Air and Radiation, a move aimed at streamlining collaboration with state, local, and tribal air permitting agencies. Zeldin says, “This collaborative strategy will address permitting issues more effectively and ensure that the EPA collaborates with states to advance our mutual objectives.” The agency is also standing up the Office of Cle...

Welcome to another episode of Greenline Now, your quick guide to all things environmental and regulatory. This week’s biggest headline out of the Environmental Protection Agency is a major shift in federal protections against toxic “forever chemicals”—PFAS—in our nation’s drinking water. In a high-stakes announcement, the EPA revealed plans to rescind and reconsider limits on four PFAS chemicals, part of a standard that had been hailed just last year as a landmark in public health policy.

The EPA says it will maintain strict limits for the two most notorious PFAS—PFOA and PFOS, both linked to canc...

This week’s top EPA headline comes straight from the agency’s own statements: Keep an eye out, because the EPA is making waves with new steps to tackle PFAS—those stubborn, “forever chemicals” infiltrating our water systems. Just days ago, Administrator Lee Zeldin reinforced, “We’re focused on preventing PFAS from entering drinking water, holding polluters accountable, and protecting those who are unwittingly exposed.” This isn’t just a talking point. The agency has committed to designating a central leader for PFAS policy, aligning efforts across programs, and signaling more announcements ahead—part of a broader strategy that promises action on both regul...

# EPA NEWS BRIEF: MAY 2025

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Welcome to EPA News Brief. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from the Environmental Protection Agency. Let's dive right in.

This week, the EPA announced it will maintain the strict maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS chemicals at four parts per trillion, while extending compliance deadlines by two years to 2031. This decision comes as part of Administrator Zeldin's broader initiative to combat PFAS contamination under the "Powering the Great American Comeback" program.

EPA spokesperson commented: "We're balancing environmental protection with common-sense...

Welcome to The EnviroMinute, where we break down the week’s biggest stories from the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s Monday, May 19, 2025, and the top headline: the EPA is holding firm on its drinking water standards for two major “forever chemicals”—PFOA and PFOS—reaffirming strict maximum contaminant levels nationwide. This decision signals the agency’s ongoing commitment to public health protection amid widespread concerns about PFAS contamination in water supplies. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated, “We are prioritizing science and the right to clean air, land, and water for every community—no exceptions.” This news comes as the agency outlines a slate of...

Welcome to the Environmental Update Podcast for Friday, May 16, 2025. The week’s top headline: The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant extension to its PFAS Reporting Rule, giving manufacturers and importers nine more months to submit crucial data on so-called “forever chemicals.” This move comes as the EPA continues to grapple with both technical hurdles and intense pressure from industry and lawmakers.

So, what’s changed? The new deadline for most PFAS submissions is now October 13, 2026, with even more time for small manufacturers importing articles—they have until April 2027. The EPA says this extension will allow it to refine...

# EPA WEEKLY BRIEFING: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY UPDATE

Welcome to this week's environmental policy update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments from the Environmental Protection Agency. Our top story: The EPA has just announced a significant extension to the PFAS reporting deadline, giving businesses crucial additional time to comply with regulations concerning these "forever chemicals."

On May 12, the EPA issued an interim final rule extending the reporting period for its PFAS Reporting Rule. Submissions will now open on April 13, 2026, and close on October 13, 2026, with small manufacturers who are article importers getting until April 13, 2027. This nine-month extension...

# EPA PULSE: Environmental Policy Update

Welcome to EPA Pulse, your quick briefing on the latest from the Environmental Protection Agency. I'm your host, bringing you the most significant developments from the agency.

Our top story: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a major organizational restructuring aimed at better integrating science into agency operations. This reorganization impacts multiple offices including the Office of the Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and Office of Water. Zeldin claims these changes will "save at least $300 million annually for the American people" while still...

This week’s biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is the sudden cancellation of nearly 800 environmental justice grants, a move that’s sending shockwaves through community organizations across the country. These grants, awarded under the previous administration, were the lifeblood for projects ranging from clean air initiatives to lead abatement and solar power efforts in some of the nation’s most polluted neighborhoods. José Franco García of the Environmental Health Coalition said his group lost $500,000 meant for vital projects in Barrio Logan, calling the move “a wrecking-ball approach that will gut America’s front-line defense for protecting people’s health and t...

# EPA UPDATE PODCAST SCRIPT

Welcome to this week's EPA Update, where we bring you the latest environmental news. I'm your host, and today we're covering the EPA's most significant recent development: a major reorganization announced on May 2nd, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled what they're calling "organizational improvements" that will dramatically restructure the agency's scientific research capabilities. Most notably, the Office of Research and Development, which has served as EPA's primary scientific arm since 1978, is being essentially dismantled, with its functions distributed across various offices.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin framed these changes as...

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Welcome to Environmental Watch, your weekly podcast on America's environmental landscape. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from the EPA.

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency is making headlines with Administrator Lee Zeldin announcing a significant agency reorganization. The restructuring includes creating the first-ever Office of State Air Partnerships and a new Office of Clean Air program designed to work with state, local, and tribal air permitting agencies rather than against them.

In a sweeping move, the EPA is also planning to terminate nearly 800 grants awarded under...

Welcome to the latest episode of Green Brief, where we bring you the top headlines shaping America’s environment. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency set a major policy in motion: clarifying how critical power backup engines can support the surge in data centers—cementing America’s ambition to be the global leader in artificial intelligence. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin framed it as a foundational move to “maintain our leadership on AI” by ensuring data centers and power companies can keep systems running reliably, even during grid stress. Under the new guidance, select internal combustion engines can now legally operate up to 50 h...

# EPA NEWS NOW: APRIL 30, 2025

Welcome to EPA News Now. I'm your host. Today we're covering the Environmental Protection Agency's most significant recent developments.

The biggest headline this week: The EPA continues implementing what it calls "the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history." Since March 12th, the agency has been rolling back numerous regulations affecting energy production, vehicle emissions, and industrial operations.

In a major policy shift announced last month, the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance now prohibits enforcement actions that would shut down any stage of energy production unless there's an "imminent...

Welcome to the Environmental Watch podcast, your quick guide to what’s changing at the EPA and how it affects us all. This week’s headline: The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the largest deregulatory action in its history—31 sweeping reforms under Administrator Lee Zeldin, all aimed at advancing President Trump’s executive orders and economic agenda.

Let’s break down what that means. These reforms target regulations on greenhouse gas emissions for power plants, methane limits for oil and gas, coal plant mercury standards, and more. Zeldin says the agency’s efforts will “reduce regulatory costs by trillions o...

This week’s biggest headline from the Environmental Protection Agency: the launch of what the agency is calling “the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” EPA says these rollbacks, especially in the auto sector, are designed to boost American jobs and streamline permitting for industries ranging from energy to manufacturing. EPA Administrator Michael Regan stated, “We’re cutting unnecessary red tape and prioritizing American competitiveness.” The details show a sweeping approach: many Obama and Biden-era environmental rules, particularly on vehicle emissions, are now paused or being systematically dismantled.

In tandem, the EPA announced shifts in enforcement priorities. Effective im...

This week, significant changes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are making waves. In a sweeping memorandum issued on March 12, 2025, the EPA announced a major shift in its enforcement priorities, emphasizing energy sector stability, deregulation, and a rollback of Environmental Justice considerations. These moves align with Administrator Lee Zeldin's "Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative," which seeks to prioritize economic growth and minimize regulatory burdens.

The EPA has explicitly directed its enforcement efforts away from actions that could disrupt energy production, such as exploration or coal-fired power generation, unless there’s a clear and immediate threat to public he...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making headlines this week with a major shift in its enforcement strategy under the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on March 12, 2025, a series of 31 deregulatory actions aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, support domestic energy production, and lower costs for American households and businesses. Calling it the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," the initiative is part of efforts to realign the EPA’s priorities with the current administration’s economic and energy goals.

Key updates include changes to the National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for...

This week’s top headline from the Environmental Protection Agency is its major shift in enforcement priorities under the “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. This sweeping deregulatory effort aims to align the agency’s actions with the administration’s broader goal of revitalizing the U.S. economy while reducing regulatory burdens on industries. A key update is the EPA’s decision to limit enforcement actions in the energy sector, explicitly avoiding any steps that could disrupt energy production or power generation unless there’s an imminent health or safety threat. This marks the largest deregu...

Welcome to this week’s episode of *EcoLens*, your go-to podcast for the latest in environmental policy and its impact on our world. Today, we’re diving into the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) top stories and what they mean for you, your business, and your community.

The headline this week? The EPA has announced sweeping changes in enforcement priorities under its new “Powering the Great American Comeback” initiative, unveiled by Administrator Lee Zeldin. This initiative, in line with President Trump’s executive orders, aims to “unleash American energy” while scaling back regulations on industries like power generation, oil, and gas. Th...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we spotlight the latest developments at the Environmental Protection Agency. Our leading headline comes from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who announced a sweeping deregulatory initiative on March 12, aiming to reshape environmental policy under President Trump’s administration. With 31 planned actions, the agency seeks to cut regulatory costs, unleash American energy, and shift authority back to state governments. Let’s dive into the key changes and their far-reaching impacts.

Among the most significant changes is EPA’s reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation. This move is part of broad...

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, made waves with a significant shift in its enforcement priorities and regulatory focus. Dubbed the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative, the EPA has unveiled a deregulatory agenda aimed at boosting domestic energy production, reducing regulatory costs, and decentralizing environmental policy decisions.

One of the most notable changes is the EPA's decision to deprioritize enforcement actions that could disrupt energy production. A new directive ensures that EPA interventions, such as inspections or penalties, will not lead to shutdowns of energy facilities unless there is an immediate threat to...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The big headline: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has launched the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," announcing 31 initiatives to advance President Trump's agenda and "Power the Great American Comeback."

Zeldin declared, "Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash American energy, bring auto jobs back to the U.S. and more."

Key developments include reconsideration of regulations on power plants, the oil...

Welcome to this week's EPA Update. Our top story: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has launched what he calls "the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," announcing 31 initiatives aimed at rolling back environmental regulations.

On March 12, Zeldin unveiled plans to reconsider numerous Obama and Biden-era policies, including the Clean Power Plan, vehicle emissions standards, and the 2009 Endangerment Finding that classified greenhouse gases as pollutants. The agency aims to lower costs for businesses and consumers while promoting American energy production.

Zeldin stated, "Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a...

Welcome to this week's EPA Update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest news from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Our top story: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," unveiling 31 distinct actions aimed at advancing President Trump's executive orders and powering what he calls "the Great American Comeback."

In a sweeping move, Zeldin declared the agency will reconsider numerous regulations, including the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, vehicle emission standards, and power plant rules. The EPA claims these changes will lower costs for American families and unleash American energy...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. Our top story: Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping deregulatory initiative, calling it the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history."

On March 12th, Zeldin unveiled plans to reconsider 31 environmental regulations, aiming to boost American energy production and lower costs for families. Key targets include greenhouse gas limits on power plants, methane rules for oil and gas, and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.

Zeldin stated, "We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The big news: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a sweeping deregulation initiative, calling it "the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen."

Zeldin outlined 31 actions aimed at rolling back environmental regulations, particularly those focused on climate change and clean energy. Key targets include reconsidering the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gases, reviewing vehicle emission standards, and overhauling the social cost of carbon metric.

The agency is also revising its enforcement priorities. A new memo directs staff to no longer consider environmental justice when pursuing enforcement actions and to avoid...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The biggest headline: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history," unveiling 31 historic actions to advance President Trump's agenda and "Power the Great American Comeback."

This sweeping initiative aims to unleash American energy, lower costs for families, revitalize the auto industry, and give more power back to states. Zeldin stated, "Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion."

Key developments include reconsideration of regulations on power plants...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The big headline: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency's plan to roll back 31 major environmental regulations, calling it "the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history."

This sweeping move aims to reconsider rules on power plant emissions, vehicle standards, and oil and gas industry regulations. Zeldin claims these actions will reduce regulatory costs by trillions of dollars and lower the cost of living for American families.

The agency is also revisiting the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which established greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. This could have far-reaching implications...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The big headline: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping rollback of 31 environmental regulations, calling it the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history."

This move aims to reduce regulatory costs by trillions of dollars and lower living expenses for American households. The changes target Obama and Biden-era rules on greenhouse gas emissions, methane limits, and mercury standards for power plants.

Zeldin stated, "All Americans deserve to breathe clean air while pursuing the American dream. We will ensure air quality standards are protective while unleashing the Golden Age of American...

Welcome to this week's EPA update. The big headline: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a sweeping review of environmental regulations, with the goal of reducing what he calls "unnecessary burdens on American businesses."

This move aligns with the Trump administration's broader deregulatory agenda. Zeldin stated, "We're committed to protecting the environment while fostering economic growth. It's not an either-or proposition."

The EPA is pausing implementation of several rules finalized in the last days of the Biden administration, including stricter limits on methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The agency is also reevaluating the use...