Water


Marine Life

Renewable Energy Innovation Seen as Key to Slowing Ocean Warming and Acidification

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.

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EPA Marks 200 Days with 200 Environmental Actions

The agency reports continued progress across air, land and water protection, including major cleanups, pollution control, and water infrastructure investments.

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EPA Orders Developers in Puerto Rico to Halt Stormwater Pollution at Rincón Housing Site

EPA orders two Puerto Rico-based developers to halt polluted runoff from a Rincón construction site and comply with Clean Water Act stormwater protections.

Clean Water and Cyber Attacks

Federal Effort Targets Rising Risks to Nation’s Water Systems

The EPA is backing a $9 million initiative to help utilities combat cyber threats and climate-driven disruptions with stronger infrastructure safeguards.

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Senate Confirms Paige Hallen Hanson as EPA’s Chief Financial Officer

Veteran budget strategist steps into top financial role at the Environmental Protection Agency, guiding oversight of billions in public funds.

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State Funds Power Local Energy Upgrades in Maryland

A new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.

Great Lakes

EPA’s Largest Research Vessel Launches Great Lakes Water Quality Survey

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.

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EPA Grants Yurok Tribe Authority to Develop Water Quality Standards

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.



Greenhouse Emissions

EPA Proposes to Rescind 2009 Endangerment Finding, Repealing $1 Trillion in Regulations

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.

Sustainable Supply Chain

How Supply Chain Transparency Can Separate Green Facts From Fiction

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.

Clean Air

PG&E Cited for Chemical Safety Violations Under Clean Air Act

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.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of the Environment and National Resources of Mexico Alicia Bárcena Ibarra

U.S. and Mexico Finalize Historic Deal to End Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

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.

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EPA Urges Gas Can Makers to Improve Flow, Clear Confusion Over Venting Rules

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.

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Sustainable Decluttering: Smart Ways to Clear Old Inventory Without Harming the Planet

Businesses can reduce waste, save money, and support environmental goals by rethinking how they manage and offload excess inventory.

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CalRecycle Designates Cartons as Widely Recyclable in Updated SB 343 Report

Carton recycling access in California expands, with new data showing widespread sortation and household availability, supporting the state’s circular economy goals.

Scales of Environmental Justice

Maryland Governor Signs Executive Order to Embed Environmental Justice in State Policy

The VOICE order mandates agency-wide equity plans, environmental justice officers, and data-driven tools to address pollution and health disparities.

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EPA Announces Workforce Cuts, $748M in Projected Savings

The agency’s reorganization eliminates over 3,700 positions and shifts scientific work into program offices to streamline operations.

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EPA Advances Agency Reorganization to Strengthen Mission Delivery and Oversight

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.

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Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Radon: Challenges and Solutions in Indoor Air Safety

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.

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EGLE Awards $7.9 Million in Solar for Savings Grants to Launch MI Solar For All Pilot Projects

Eight solar energy projects across Michigan selected to help low-income communities reduce energy costs and improve resiliency.