Tag: pollution
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule...
New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, group says
TOMS RIVER, N.J. -- Years of toxic waste dumping in a Jersey Shore community where childhood cancer rates rose caused at least $1...
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
WASHINGTON -- The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning...
Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal...
New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
TRENTON, N.J. -- It's not an accident that “The Sopranos,” the quintessential show about New Jersey, opens with its main character driving past...
New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor
SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico environmental regulators on Friday issued a $47.8 million fine on allegations of excess air pollution at a...