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19 States plus DC Plan Suit against Trump’s Emissions Rule Rollback

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to revoke an Obama-era rule limiting tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide – and 19 states plus Washington, DC, are planning to sue the EPA if the rule is rolled back, according to WHEC TV. California has long had a waiver to set its own ... Read more »

EPA Rolls Back Coal Ash Handling Restrictions

July 20, 2018September 11, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The EPA finalized a rule this week that reduces Obama-era restrictions on how states and industry officials handle coal ash, the Washington Post reported. This is the first rule signed by acting administrator Andrew Wheeler, who took over following Scott Pruitt’s resignation on July 5.

’Boot Pruitt’ Participants Share Celebratory, Cautionary Comments

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Activist organizations from the Boot Pruitt campaign weigh in on EPA chief’s resignation.

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns

July 5, 2018August 1, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigned following a growing number of controversies involving spending, ethics, and management decisions. President Trump tweeted that he had accepted Pruitt’s resignation. Former Murray Energy lobbyist Andrew Wheeler will become the agency’s acting director.

E-Commerce Giant Lazada Joins Movement to Tackle Plastic Pollution

June 7, 2018June 15, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Lazada, an e-commerce giant in Southeast Asia is yet another entity that adopted World Environment Day’s Beat Plastic Pollution theme. The website offered all visitors a list of suggestions that could substitute for single-use plastic items like plastic bags, cups, straws and even diapers. Lazada’s presence spreads across Singapore, Malaysia, ... Read more »

Judge Orders Proof of Scott Pruitt’s Climate Claims

June 7, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

A federal judge has ruled that the EPA and its first-in-charge Scott Pruitt must provide the research he cites that contradicts large amounts of science-based research claiming humans are warming the planet at an unprecedented pace through the burning of fossil fuels. According to Scientific American, the EPA boss has ... Read more »

Fourth EPA Official Departs Pruitt’s Administration

May 4, 2018December 13, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

Two more officials of the EPA have announced their departures, bringing the total this week to four. Liz Bowman, the agency’s top public affairs official, was the third to leave the agency this week, followed by John Konkus, the agency’s deputy associate administrator for public affairs. The two followed the ... Read more »

Hawaii Bans Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos in US First

May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Hawaii became the first state in the US to ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos with new legislation passed this week. The bill, SB3095, goes into effect July 1, 2018.

Embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Testifies on Capitol Hill

April 30, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

EPA chief Scott Pruitt testified before two House panels about spending and management decisions. He responded to questions about security measures, travel expenses, and raises to two staffers.

Ethics Office Urges EPA to Investigate, Address Concerns about Pruitt

April 9, 2018December 12, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

Embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt is facing opposition from the federal government’s Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The acting director of the OGE sent a letter to the EPA’s top ethics official, urging that the EPA to investigate and address the concerns surrounding

Anti-Pruitt Sentiments Soar: GOP Members Call for Resignation as Media Campaign Circulates Petition

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Republican congressman Carlos Curbelo called yesterday for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to resign; he was the first Republican to push for Pruitt's resignation, but was rapidly followed by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.). The news comes just a week after environmental activist organizations launched a media campaign to oust Pruitt.

Businesses Say EPA Will Hurt Economy with Pull Back of Emissions Standards

April 3, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement that current vehicle fuel economy and emission standards need to be weakened, investors and businesses have fired back, stating that such loosened regulations will hurt not only the auto industry, but the economy as a whole. According to ... Read more »

19 States plus DC Plan Suit against Trump’s Emissions Rule Rollback

EPA Rolls Back Coal Ash Handling Restrictions

’Boot Pruitt’ Participants Share Celebratory, Cautionary Comments

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns

E-Commerce Giant Lazada Joins Movement to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Judge Orders Proof of Scott Pruitt’s Climate Claims

Fourth EPA Official Departs Pruitt’s Administration

Hawaii Bans Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos in US First

Embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Testifies on Capitol Hill

Ethics Office Urges EPA to Investigate, Address Concerns about Pruitt

Anti-Pruitt Sentiments Soar: GOP Members Call for Resignation as Media Campaign Circulates Petition

Businesses Say EPA Will Hurt Economy with Pull Back of Emissions Standards

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