NOAA ending its "billion-dollar disasters" database
NOAA announced that it is decommissioning several databases, including its widely reported annual compilation of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters.
Trump administration plans to eliminate Energy Star program
Launched in 1992, EPA's Energy Star has saved consumers more than $500 billion in energy costs, according to the federal program.
Former National Weather Service leaders warn about budget cuts
In an open letter, all the living former NWS directors warned about the impact of staffing and program cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2 groups plan to publish climate research after Trump dismisses scientists
The American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society plan to publish a special collection of work on climate change impacts in the U.S.
Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
The party-line vote marked the first time in the 55-year history of the Clean Air Act that Congress has moved to weaken the power of the landmark environmental law.
Trump administration dismisses scientists writing national climate report
The National Climate Assessment, a major publication produced every four years that summarizes the impacts of climate change in the U.S., is scheduled for publication in 2027.
Left temporarily homeless by Helene, many struggle to pay their mortgages
About a month after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, nearly 60,000 homeowners fell behind on their mortgages.
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Researchers find never-before-seen ecosystem under Antarctic ice shelf
Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.
Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests
Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants
Many grant recipients were scrambling to cover basic operating costs without the grant money — and were on the verge of furloughing staff and potentially closing their businesses — due to the freezing and termination of funds.
Hundreds of EPA scientists expected to be fired in more Trump administration cuts
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA's Office of Research and Development, according to documents on the government's reduction in force agenda.
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.