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propublica.orgEPA Extends Timeline for Phasing Out High-GWP Refrigerants
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced two regulatory changes affecting hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 AIM Act. Industry groups said the changes will raise equipment and refrigerant costs. An EPA assessment projected an additional 68 million metric ton…
espn.comWashington State Uses AI Tool to Map Wetlands After Federal Rule Changes
Washington state agencies and researchers developed a machine learning tool to locate wetlands that may lose federal protection. The tool uses landscape data to identify smaller or seasonal wetlands not captured by existing inventories.
Usa TodayTrump Administration Delays Two EPA Refrigerant Rules for Grocers
The Trump administration on May 21 changed two EPA rules on hydrofluorocarbons. One delays the phase-out schedule for commercial refrigeration equipment. The White House said the changes would save $800 million in grocery costs.
The War ZoneTrump Notifies Congress That Iran Hostilities Have Ended
President Donald Trump informed congressional leaders that hostilities with Iran have ended on the 60th day of the conflict that began February 28, 2026, sidestepping requirements for further authorization under the War Powers Resolution. The announcement coincides with stalled p…
Usa TodaySupreme Court Considers Cancer Warning Requirement for Monsanto's Roundup
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Monsanto must add a cancer warning to its Roundup weedkiller, following a $1.25 million verdict awarded to plaintiff John Durnell. The case examines if federal EPA regulations preempt state court lawsuits over labeling. The Trump…
GristAmerican Lung Association Report: 46% of U.S. Children in Areas Failing at Least One Air Quality Measure
The American Lung Association's 27th annual air quality report, released Wednesday, shows that 33.5 million children in the U.S. live in areas failing at least one pollution measure. The analysis covers data from 2022 to 2024 and highlights risks to children's health. Grist repor…