Five Americans Die Every Hour From Toxic Vehicle Emissions: Study
"Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollution"
Source: Guardian, 07/01/2026
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Calif. Explosion Scare, Warehouse Fire Raise Hazardous Chemicals Concerns
"The Boyle Heights and Garden Grove emergencies are raising questions about emergency planning, inspections and accountability. The real test of California’s chemical safety system comes after the smoke clears, experts say."
Source: CalMatters, 07/01/2026
Seven Former EPA Workers File Lawsuits Alleging Unjust Firings
"Seven former EPA workers on Tuesday joined a growing list of employees suing the agency after they were fired for signing a public letter critical of the Trump administration."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/01/2026
Congress Members Move To Override Court Ruling On Pesticide Protections
"Some US lawmakers are rushing to introduce legislation to reverse the impact of a US Supreme Court ruling handed down last week that overturned years of precedent by limiting consumer lawsuits against pesticide companies."
Source: The New Lede, 07/01/2026
US Issues Emergency Order For PJM Interconnection As Heatwave Looms
"The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region."
Source: Reuters, 07/01/2026
After Bold Pledge, EPA Shelves Microplastics Testing In Drinking Water
"For the next five years, the Environmental Protection Agency has indicated it will not require public water utilities to test for microplastics or pharmaceuticals in drinking water, according to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register."
Source: Los Angeles Times, 07/01/2026
Court Hands Trump New Power Over Independent Agencies Overseeing Energy
"A nearly century-old precedent that has been in conservatives’ cross-hairs for years met its demise Monday, when the Supreme Court ruled to limit the independence of agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission."
Source: E&E News, 07/01/2026
This Island In The Great Lakes Wants To Tap Waves For Energy
"Hydrokinetic energy from the waves surrounding Beaver Island could improve electricity reliability and push an emerging technology forward."
Source: Grist, 06/30/2026
Zombie Fires Are Taking Over the North
"Zombie fires are not a new phenomenon, but researchers in Alaska and the Northwest Territories of Canada have found that with hotter summers and blazing wildfires, fire has the potential to lie dormant in dry undergrowth, even under snow. When the next summer rolls around, with dry conditions, those fires can reemerge."
Source: Sierra, 06/30/2026
House Releases Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
"The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee proposed bipartisan legislation Friday that would authorize infrastructure and studies addressing flood risk and other water challenges, but the package is slimmer on new projects than past versions."
Source: E&E News, 06/30/2026
