Trump-approved energy projects face the risk of sudden cancellation by future hostile presidents through the Environmental Protection Agency's Section 404(c) veto, which can kill projects even after permits have been issued, threatening Trump's reform agenda.
A Danish minister has expressed significant concern and initiated an investigation into five new pesticides suspected of forming the 'forever chemical' TFA, which poses a risk of drinking water contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency has funded a new study that could lead to a ban on these substances.
Kosovo's Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has terminated the contracts of nine Serbian employees from the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency due to their failure to appear for work.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a biofuel exemption to a Delek refinery while simultaneously declining similar petitions from HF Sinclair.
A circular economy expert has endorsed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to prohibit single-use polystyrene food containers. The expert argues this ban is crucial for addressing plastic pollution and mitigating environmental challenges, including flooding.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns over a public health risk in Ireland due to a gap in the law that permits drinking water supplies to remain unregistered and untested.
The CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning about the significant environmental and health risks associated with Styrofoam, stating that it is not biodegradable. The agency highlights that the convenience of using Styrofoam comes at a high environmental cost.
HF Sinclair has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging delays in decisions regarding biofuel blending requirements. The legal action highlights ongoing tensions between energy companies and environmental regulations.
Several US states and New York City have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for relaxing a climate rule concerning hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
A humpback whale has been sighted off the Danish East Coast, prompting the Danish Environmental Protection Agency to urge the public to maintain a safe distance, as the whale's appearance and behavior suggest it may be ill.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to eliminate a Biden-era environmental rule that has been criticized for forcing heavy-duty trucks and farm equipment into 'limp mode' due to DEF-related engine deratements.
Aaron Szabo, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s air office, is set to resign this month after overseeing rollbacks of various pollution limits during his tenure.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that Irish drinking water meets 'very high standards,' even as unsafe water led to restrictions for 200,000 people last year. The report highlights both the overall quality and specific challenges within the water supply.
The CEO of Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, visited Samreboi to address galamsey-induced flooding and renewed calls for a Styrofoam ban in Accra, citing plastic pollution and waterway encroachment as major contributors to floods.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to confiscate banned polystyrene products starting January 1 as part of a new enforcement strategy to implement the ban.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has announced that Sweden's climate emissions are decreasing. This marks a positive development in the country's efforts to combat climate change.
Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency has determined that EPCG does not require an environmental impact assessment for a solar power plant in Nikšić, despite concerns about panels on the Željezara site lacking green permits.
A World Bank loan intended to address an ecological black spot in Montenegro, the KAP aluminum plant, is reportedly being used by the government for a project based on outdated data, raising concerns from the capital city and the Environmental Protection Agency.
An opinion piece argues against blaming Asia and Mexico for U.S. pollution, criticizing the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for giving polluters leeway.
The General Manager of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Hon. Ogbonnia Okereke, highlighted how Governor Alex Otti's administration transformed Abia from one of Nigeria's dirtiest states into one of the cleanest within three years.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency's ban on styrofoam food packaging is seen as a positive step, though critics argue it is long overdue and insufficient to address the broader issue of plastic waste.
Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency has determined that EPCG is not required to conduct an ecological study for the construction of the Otilovići hydropower plant in Pljevlja.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to repeal Biden-era regulations that set limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, which are linked to cancer and other health risks.
Dún Laoghaire council asserts that its baths are safe for swimming, despite a warning from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicating that swim restrictions apply due to water quality concerns. The council maintains the water quality is excellent.
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that bathing water quality across Ireland remained high in 2025, with 98% of sites meeting or exceeding minimum standards despite increased heavy rainfall.
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency claims that pollution from Asia is responsible for unhealthy air in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, a stance that some experts find preposterous.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has voiced support for substantial budget cuts for the agency. However, the ultimate decision regarding these proposed cuts will be made by Congress.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased its surveillance efforts for e-challans in Lahore, resulting in over Rs1 million in fines imposed this month.
Despite a completed proposal from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, political parties have delayed presenting a bill to designate Bästeträsk as a national park. Members of the Green Party are now calling for immediate action to protect the area.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its list of drinking water contaminants. This move is seen as a first step towards addressing plastic pollution and ensuring water safety.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased the quota for biofuels to be blended into gasoline and diesel, a decision requiring more crop-based biofuels and hailed as a significant victory for farmers.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency continues to report significant avalanche danger in the Abisko/Riksgränsfjällen and Kebnekaisefjällen mountain regions, warning of "life-threatening conditions."
The Environmental Protection Agency has waived smog rules for summer gasoline, allowing expanded sales of the higher-ethanol blend E15, in an effort to ease gasoline prices.
Conservationists are warning that policies from the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are creating conditions that could lead to the return of haze in national parks.
A coalition of U.S. states and cities has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its decision to repeal a key 'endangerment' finding and roll back greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Ghana took centre stage in climate adaptation discussions when the Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations University – Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) hosted an IPCC outreach meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The event brought together government officials, academics, climate experts, and international development partners to explore how climate change […]
The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court (LVAT) has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (AAA) properly assessed the environmental impact of the Homanit Lietuva wood fiber board factory in Pagiriai, confirming its construction and operation comply with environmental protection laws.
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted documentation and requested the Municipality's opinion or potential objections regarding the 'Bonila' company's request for an environmental impact assessment study for construction on Bečići land.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that car manufacturers in the United States will no longer be required to install certain fuel-saving systems, citing them as one of the most disliked features by drivers.
Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a project for Alcazar Energy Partners, despite local claims that the site differs significantly from the one initially proposed.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has approved the annual license and protective hunt for seals, allowing 1,350 grey seals to be hunted, an increase of 350 from the previous year.
Environmental advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for rescinding the US Environmental Protection Agency's climate change endangerment finding, a move aimed at reducing regulation.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency is searching for a wolf sighted near human settlements in West Jutland, with the Environment Minister and other leaders advocating for the animal to be shot.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana has proposed naming the country's plastics law after the late Murtala Mohammed, while the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) also made a donation to a mosque in his memory.
A closely divided appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) improperly terminated billions in climate funding, marking a setback for the former administration's policies.
The Bankada Foundation has written to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding investor interest in an environmental impact assessment for a wind farm, which citizens and NGOs fear will destroy Paštrovska Gora.
Lagos authorities have reopened six steel companies in Ikorodu after they complied with environmental standards following an air pollution crackdown. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) vowed sustained enforcement to ensure continued adherence.
The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that thousands of people could be drinking water from private supplies that are not being monitored for contamination, posing an ongoing risk to public health.
A coalition of 17 environmental groups in the US is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a new PFAS compound proposed by Chemours for cooling data centers, citing health and climate risks.
An Environmental Protection Agency official was fired after advocating for a fish farm to monitor microplastic particles, with the EPA stating he had taken actions to embarrass the agency.
Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency has approved the third section of the highway, a 49-kilometer route from Andrijevica, which will include 10 tunnels and 25 bridges.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that Mexico is making progress on a new pump station and stormwater management gates to prevent millions of gallons of sewage from entering the Tijuana River.
Despite high overall water quality, Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged Uisce Éireann to improve the resilience and responsiveness of treatment plants, as boil notices and restrictions are projected to affect nearly 200,000 consumers in 2025.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) is partnering with Simplified IQ Labs to digitize noise pollution monitoring, aiming to enhance enforcement and public reporting for a quieter city.
A Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has publicly supported the planned ban on polystyrene products in Ghana, urging the Environmental Protection Agency to resist pressure from manufacturers.
The Kozienice Power Plant annually sucks in and kills over 100 million fish larvae and fry from the Vistula River, prompting a Polish environmental protection agency to formally demand the energy company repair these damages for the first time.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ghana Customs Division have formalized a partnership to enhance the regulation of hazardous chemicals.
While floods continue to disrupt lives in parts of Ghana, residents of Drobonso in the Ashanti region marked World Environment Day by planting trees. This symbolic effort, led by the Environmental Protection Agency, aims to confront climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has arrested the Public Relations Officer of Gyetey Gye Nyame Mining Company at Nkroful in the Western Region over alleged illegal mining activities and…
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back regulations on refrigerants used in grocery stores. The administration claims this move will lead to lower prices for consumers, though the actual impact on savings remains uncertain.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a mining site in Mpohor due to allegations of illegal foreign involvement. The site is also reportedly linked to a former District Chief Executive (DCE).
The Trump-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reportedly altered restrictions concerning 'forever toxins,' such as PFAS, in drinking water. This move has implications for public health and environmental regulations.
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed eight facilities in Umuahia due to environmental violations, including the failure to obtain impact assessments.
Senate Democrats have accused the Trump administration of abandoning the Environmental Protection Agency’s mission, stating that the EPA head’s budget cut proposal 'reads like climate change deniers’ manifesto.'
Air quality at two measuring stations in Smederevo was reported as 'polluted' and 'moderate' at one this evening, following a landfill fire, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
A historical overview examines how air and water pollution significantly impacted life across US cities before the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advocating for companies to implement water reuse practices for cooling their data centers as part of broader environmental sustainability efforts.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will end rules governing the safe disposal of toxic coal ash, a move that Administrator Lee Zeldin states will aid U.S. 'energy dominance' but environmentalists warn could threaten drinking water and increase risks of water contamination.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's new guidelines for snowmobile driving lack a legal basis and threaten the snowmobile culture that has developed over 50 years.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has authorized the emergency sale of E15 fuel nationwide starting May 1st, a move encouraged by the Trump administration to counter rising fuel prices.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a waiver to permit the use of E15 gasoline, a move aimed at helping to alleviate rising pump prices.
An Environmental Protection Agency report indicates good overall environmental compliance at licensed industrial sites in Ireland last year, but notes persistent challenges within the food and waste sectors, with one Cork co-op inspected 50 times.
Residents in Thy, Denmark, are demanding that authorities remove a dead sperm whale from the beach, but the Environmental Protection Agency has indicated it does not intend to remove it despite local dissatisfaction.
A coalition of U.S. states and cities has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its decision to repeal a key 'endangerment' finding and roll back greenhouse gas emissions regulations, with new reports detailing the ongoing legal battle.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to relax pollution limits on a chemical commonly used to sterilize medical equipment, drawing concerns from environmental groups.
Two monitoring stations in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania, have recorded increased air pollution levels due to particulate matter (PM10), according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
A high risk of avalanches has been reported in the western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapplandsfjällen regions of Sweden, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
Following a major fire in Vilnius on Thursday evening, residents have been reassured that air quality in the city remained good and dangerous pollutant levels were not exceeded, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
A lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has raised scientific concerns regarding the US$200,000 pilot deployment of a copper nanoliquid solution by Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean the heavily polluted Birim River.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump’s administration drew a flurry of condemnations for its decision to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding”: a formal, evidence-based acknowledgement that greenhouse-gas emissions pose a threat to public health. Although the change may seem minor, it is anything but. Since 2009, the endangerment finding has underpinned much of the climate-related policymaking at the EPA and other agencies. For the financial world, the impl
The public prosecutor has stopped a case against Maersk Oil and Gas, which was reported by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency in 2017 for emissions in the North Sea.
A decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency, initially misconstrued as merely ending the 'start-stop' system, is actually part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to dismantle key climate regulations.
Public health and environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to repeal a rule designed to support climate protections.
Environmental and health organizations are suing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 declaration that classified carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as public health threats.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency suspects that an insecticide, whose sales are increasing in Denmark, forms the 'forever chemical' TFA, raising concerns about potential drinking water contamination.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 firms operating in the Ijora Causeway and Apapa areas of Lagos State due to various environmental violations.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new national guidelines aimed at reducing methane emissions from the country's oil and gas industry, marking a significant step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is intensifying public education and prioritizing voluntary compliance ahead of a styrofoam ban, reinforced by the recent detection of plastic in human placentas. The EPA aims to ensure a smooth transition away from styrofoam products.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning that numerous small private water supplies are not registered or monitored by local authorities, creating a significant risk to public health.
The Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Ashanti Region, Kofi Adu Domfeh, led a delegation of media personnel to pay a condolence visit to Dr. Jackson Adiyah Nyantakyi, the Ashanti Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed six steel firms in Ikorodu due to environmental violations that pose threats to public health.
Debaters, including former employees of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, argue that the government's forest policy increasingly harms the environment by prioritizing production interests over the protection of remaining natural forests.
Tetra Tech has been awarded a $25 million contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water, indicating significant work in water-related environmental services.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning that the pace of greenhouse gas emission reduction is expected to slow, despite current falling emission levels. This indicates a potential challenge in meeting future climate targets.
Punjab's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched its first skimming boat to remove plastic waste from canals and rivers in Lahore, marking a significant step towards tackling plastic pollution.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a nightclub and a hotel in Lagos due to excessive noise pollution, citing violations of environmental regulations.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets stringent standards on deadly soot pollution from industrial sources, leaving the current regulations in place.
Three commissioners from Romania's Environmental Guard in Mehedinţi and a company administrator have been detained for allegedly forming an organized criminal group, abusing their office, and falsifying documents to protect a firm burying dangerous waste.
Ireland's water quality has shown no overall improvement in 2025, with pollution from farms and wastewater continuing to keep it at an unsatisfactory level, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replaced employee desk phones with calling software, prompting concerns from the union that the new system does not correctly handle 9-1-1 emergency calls.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that efforts to ban certain plastic materials will require extensive public education, stakeholder engagement, and strong policy support to enforce effectively.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Columbia University are partnering to map air pollution across the country, including areas without monitors. Concurrently, the Breathe Accra initiative is expanding its air quality monitoring network to provide real-time pollution data to Municipal Assemblies in Accra.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned that Ireland is significantly off track to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The country is projected to deliver only half the necessary reductions.
Hundreds of ecology and chemistry experts have reportedly left the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transforming it into what is described as a mere approval troop under the influence of the MAGA movement.
A new survey by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland revealed that almost 60% of domestic septic tanks failed inspection. This high failure rate poses a significant risk to drinking water quality and public health across the country.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a deregulatory action to delay or unwind significant Biden-era auto emissions regulations that were set to take effect by 2027.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to weaken a Biden-era regulation that requires coal plants to reduce the release of toxic metals like arsenic and mercury into waterways.
Montenegro's environmental protection agency is evaluating whether the state power company EPCG requires an ecological permit for its proposed solar power facility in Nikšić.
The Environmental Protection Agency is assessing whether the "Otilovići" hydroelectric power plant will require a green permit.
The contract for the construction of the "Otilovići" small hydroelectric power plant, worth 8.22 million euros, was signed in January of this year...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various conservation groups assert that Wyoming's protocols for 'impaired' water bodies violate the Clean Water Act. This challenge highlights concerns over environmental protection.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that Ireland has successfully met all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024 and is progressing well towards its 2030 goals.
Sweden's Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding hedgehogs and eels to the list of protected species. Conversely, the liverwort (blåsippa) is suggested for removal from the protected status.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly considering relaxing regulations on chemical plastic recycling, a move that has prompted worry among environmental groups.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will add microplastics and various pharmaceutical compounds to its list of contaminants to be monitored in tap water, alongside a $144 million study into microplastics in water.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily approved widespread sales of the higher ethanol gas blend E15 for the summer, waiving smog rules in an effort to ease consumer gasoline prices, which have risen since the conflict in Iran began.
A coalition of U.S. states and cities continues its legal challenge against the Environmental Protection Agency, contesting its decision to repeal a key 'endangerment' finding and roll back greenhouse gas emissions regulations, with new reports from the Wall Street Journal detailing the ongoing fight.
The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency met with Bayer's CEO last year to discuss litigation issues, including a Supreme Court action related to the glyphosate weed killer.
Following findings of asbestos in playground sand in other countries, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency is now investigating whether the same issue exists in Denmark.
Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency has responded to police statements regarding criminal charges filed against current and former directors of the National Parks of Montenegro concerning forestry interventions.
An appeals court is scrutinizing the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its inconsistent justifications in terminating clean energy contracts.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has decided on this year's seal hunting quotas, allowing 1,350 grey seals to be hunted, which is 350 more than last year. Additionally, protective hunting for 400 harbor seals and ringed seals is permitted.
Three sperm whales that stranded near Fanø, Denmark, are scheduled for removal by the Environmental Protection Agency. One of the whales will also undergo an autopsy.
The Environmental Protection Agency has weakened limits on mercury emissions from coal plants, a move that appears to contradict efforts by environmental campaigners.
By repealing the EPA’s determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, the president is denying reality itself
The climate crisis is killing people. These deaths are measurable, documented and ongoing. Concluding otherwise is just playing pretend. Studies explain the mechanics, but lived experience supplies the truth. The people who suffer the consequences see the fire rising and water closing in. They need their government’s help.
Despite that, the president of the United States stood at a microphone last Thursday and abdicated his duty to them. “It has nothing to do with public health,” he claimed about the climate crisis while announcing that the federal government would repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding”, a determination that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare. “This is all a scam, a giant scam.”
Jamil Smith is a Guardian US columnist
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