A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

Trump administration's climate rollbacks spark concerns over environmental fallout

The Trump administration is moving forward with what EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls the "largest deregulatory action in U.S. history," aiming to undo 31 environmental regulations. The changes ...

CBS News - 4d

EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign

EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.

ABC News - 5d

Trump officials decimate climate protections and consider axeing key greenhouse gas finding

EPA takes aim at almost every major pollution rule in what environmentalists call act of ‘malice toward the planet’. Donald Trump ’s administration is to reconsider the official finding that ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds

After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.

Inc. - 5d

EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...

The Hill - 5d

Former EPA chief warns of repercussions from Zeldin's regulation rollbacks

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of ...

CBS News - 4d

EPA signals it could narrow Clean Water Act protections

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it could narrow which set of waters receive protections under the Clean Water Act. The law requires the EPA to protect so-called “waters of ...

The Hill - 6d

EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...

The Hill - 5d

‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals

Swings between drought and floods striking from Dallas to Shanghai, while Madrid and Cairo are among cities whose climate has flipped. Climate whiplash is already hitting major cities around the ...

The Guardian - 6d

EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants

Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.

The New York Times - 5d

Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems

A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change

ABC News - 6h

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found

ABC News - Mar. 11

Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health

This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.

CBS News - 3d

What the War on California’s Water Is Really About

If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

EPA Cuts Expose Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas to Pollution Risks

Closure of the EPA’s environmental justice offices end their work protecting communities battling pollution with Trump officials justifying the move.

Inc. - 5d

Maps show support for climate policies, as EPA rolls back protections

Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.

CBS News - 4d

Zeldin: $20B in green bank grants from climate law terminated

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said Tuesday night he has terminated $20 billion in green bank grants that were funded by the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care ...

The Hill - 6d

Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The ...

CBS News - 5d

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...

ABC News - 12h

Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat

Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.

The New York Times - 5d

Live Updates: Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire

The assaults targeting Hamas killed more than 400 people, local officials said, and were the first major strikes in Gaza since both sides agreed to a truce in January.

The New York Times - 20m

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

BBC News - 1d

US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas. At a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their ...

The Guardian - 6d

Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world

The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.

CBS News - Mar. 11

2025 NFL free agency live tracker: Full list of team-by-team signings and trades from the first week of moves

All the free agency deals and other moves around the league

CBS Sports - 39m

Apple iPad Air (M3, 2025) Review: A Powerful Tablet That Feels Stale

Apple's midrange tablet is now an option for creatives and gamers alike, but it lacks exciting upgrades all around.

Wired - Mar. 10

Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV until 2029 after new ITV and BBC deal

Sources indicate deal worth around £63m a year ITV to show all five of England men’s matches The Six Nations will remain on free-to-air TV until 2029 after striking a new deal in which ITV will ...

The Guardian - 4d

Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Authorities warn more fatalities expected as a year’s worth of rain falls on Bahía Blanca in eight hours. Rescue teams in Argentina are searching for two girls, aged one and five, who were swept ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

While Trump pledges to combat toxics, his EPA moves to loosen chemical rules

President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration's actions are expected to allow for more pollution, not less. During his joint address to Congress ...

The Hill - 2d

Ban on helicopter traffic around D.C. airport expanded in wake of American Airlines crash

A ban has been expanded on helicopters operating along the route involved in January's deadly mid-air collision near Washington's Reagan National Airport. Gregory Feith, former senior air safety ...

CBS News - 6d

Stock market moves since Trump's election

Major U.S. indexes and DJT stock performance since election day.

CNBC - 3d

NL East preview: Mets have a major concern, Phillies and Braves are neck and neck | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

It's division preview pod season on the pod as we kick it off by previewing the entire NL East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Miami Marlins, Washington ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

L.A.’s Clear Skies Conceal a ‘Toxic Soup’

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term health risks for residents.

The New York Times - 6d

NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul

The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.

BBC News - 4d

Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas

For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.

The New York Times - 2d

Sergei Bobrovsky hits major milestone, moving into 10th on NHL all-time wins list

Just like a great hit song, Sergei Bobrovsky just keeps climbing up the charts.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants

EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.

ABC News - 5d

EPA considers eliminating its science arm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch's employees according to documents reviewed by the Democratic staff of the ...

The Hill - 3h

Scotland 35-29 Wales: Six Nations rugby union – live

Six Nations updates, 4.45pm GMT game at Murrayfield Sign up for our newsletter, The Breakdown | And mail Lee 8 mins. It’s the turn of Wales to have some phases, mostly around halfway with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

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