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New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement

The Environmental Protection Agency released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Known as PFAS,…
Politics

EU’s von der Leyen echoes Yellen’s calls for tough stance on Chinese overcapacity

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said that Europe must talk tough with China on its perceived…
Finance

What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that requires certain U.S. companies to…
Politics

Abandoned at sea, Houthi-damaged ship awaits towing to Saudi Arabia amid oil slick concerns

A vessel impaired in a mid-February Houthi attack offshore Yemen remains abandoned at sea awaiting towing to safe harbor amid…
Politics

Biden administration to reportedly relax EV rule on tailpipe emissions

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration intends to relax limits on tailpipe emissions that are designed to get Americans to move…
Politics

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…
Politics

Top Biden official at Senate hearing defends liquefied natural gas pause

A top U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) official on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s pause on approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
Politics

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the U.S. special climate change envoy, AP source says

White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, a person familiar with…
Politics

Biden pauses approval of new LNG export projects in win for climate activists

President Joe Biden paused pending approvals of exports from new liquefied natural gas projects on Friday, a move cheered by…
Politics

John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, to leave the Biden administration

John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according…