From rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future.
- By Jane Marsh
- August 12, 2025
The agency reports continued progress across air, land and water protection, including major cleanups, pollution control, and water infrastructure investments.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 11, 2025
EPA orders two Puerto Rico-based developers to halt polluted runoff from a Rincón construction site and comply with Clean Water Act stormwater protections.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 08, 2025
The EPA is backing a $9 million initiative to help utilities combat cyber threats and climate-driven disruptions with stronger infrastructure safeguards.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 05, 2025
Veteran budget strategist steps into top financial role at the Environmental Protection Agency, guiding oversight of billions in public funds.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 04, 2025
A new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 04, 2025
The Lake Guardian sets out to assess the health of all five Great Lakes, collecting data on plankton, nutrients, and water quality to guide environmental protection efforts.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 01, 2025
The Yurok Tribe has received authority to develop water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, advancing tribal self‑determination and local protection of rivers and streams.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 31, 2025
If finalized, the proposal would roll back all greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles and engines, saving more than $54 billion annually while restoring consumer choice and regulatory certainty.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 29, 2025
As green marketing faces mounting scrutiny, supply-chain transparency is emerging as a powerful differentiator—exposing hollow claims and rewarding brands with traceable proof of performance.
- By Ellie Gabel
- July 29, 2025
The EPA has reached its first-ever settlement under the Accidental Release Rule, holding PG&E accountable for Clean Air Act violations at its Hinkley facility and marking a new era in chemical safety enforcement.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 28, 2025
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mexican officials signed a binding MOU to expedite infrastructure projects and deliver a permanent, binational solution to the decades-long pollution of the Tijuana River Valley.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 25, 2025
EPA calls on manufacturers to bring back self-closing vents in gas cans, aiming to improve usability while maintaining compliance with emissions and safety standards.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 25, 2025
Businesses can reduce waste, save money, and support environmental goals by rethinking how they manage and offload excess inventory.
- By Claire Winslow
- July 24, 2025
Carton recycling access in California expands, with new data showing widespread sortation and household availability, supporting the state’s circular economy goals.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 23, 2025
The VOICE order mandates agency-wide equity plans, environmental justice officers, and data-driven tools to address pollution and health disparities.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 22, 2025
The agency’s reorganization eliminates over 3,700 positions and shifts scientific work into program offices to streamline operations.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 18, 2025
Structural updates across EPA divisions aim to improve coordination, modernize operations, and enhance the agency’s ability to deliver clean air, land, and water to all communities.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 17, 2025
Radon is an invisible gas linked to lung cancer, posing the greatest risk to vulnerable groups in poorly ventilated homes—making education and testing essential.
- By Jane Marsh
- July 16, 2025
Eight solar energy projects across Michigan selected to help low-income communities reduce energy costs and improve resiliency.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 15, 2025