Laws & Regulations

"Trump Admin Fires New Shot in Fight Over California Clean Car Rules"

"The Trump administration on Thursday filed a new lawsuit against California over its strict limits on planet-warming pollution from cars, arguing that the restrictions would unlawfully force a rapid transition to electric vehicles in the state."

Source: NYTimes, 03/13/2026

"Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict"

"The United States on Thursday temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil that is currently at sea, allowing it to be shipped to buyers around the world as the Trump administration scrambles to contain energy prices that have been soaring because of the war in Iran."

Source: NYTimes, 03/13/2026

“Report Card” Measures Congress Members’ Commitment To Wildlife Conservation

"Defenders of Wildlife released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session."

Source: National Parks Traveler, 03/12/2026

"RFK Jr.’s Advisers Had A Plan To Target Covid Shots. Then It Fell Apart."

"A key federal vaccine advisory panel has abandoned an attack on the covid-19 mRNA vaccines — a shift that comes as some Republicans warn that any more changes to vaccine policy could damage the party in the midterms."

Source: Washington Post, 03/12/2026

Human Waste Backing Up In Basements Shows US Infrastructure Problems

"At least 18.7 million people are served by one of roughly 1,000 utilities that are in serious violation of pollution limits. At least 2.7 million live with a system that violated federal clean water rules continually over the last three years, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal data."

Source: AP, 03/12/2026

"Civil Rights Case Probes Racism Behind Cancer Alley Pollution"

"A major environmental justice case tying slavery’s legacy to Cancer Alley reached a new phase after a judge rejected defendants’ motion to dismiss last month."

Source: DeSmog, 03/12/2026

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