Senate File 183 seeks to establish water quality standards and penalties for violations.

Representative Kenneth Sweezey introduces CLEAN Act addressing nip bottles and container regulations.

Arizona evaluates funding strategies to maintain environmental program efficiency amid federal budget uncertainties.

Results: The results of the study found that (1) On the basis of mitigating endogenous problems such as adopting instrumental variable strategies, the increase in the intensity of ER has a significant contribution to the realization of environmental equality. (2)...

NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A week ago, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency would be rolling back a slew of environmental protections. Zeldin called it "the greatest day of deregulation our...

Committee votes on bills addressing environmental, education, and healthcare issues.

Two citizen petitions (Articles 9 and 10) would (1) impose a moratorium on adding fluoridation chemicals pending resolution of a federal court appeal and (2) seek a home‑rule change to give annual town meeting authority over fluoridation decisions. Petitioner Julie Farrell outlined the legal basis; Water Department Superintendent Scott Schwinger, a

It is of great significance to explore the effect of marine environmental policies to promote the sustainable development of the marine economy. This article takes the 'National Marine Ecological Civilization Demonstration Zones' (hereinafter referred to as 'demonstration zones') as a...

House bills 882 and 175 advance regulating farm activity and drone use for deer recovery.

Participants urge support for Senate Bill 58 to address water issues in development.

Amendments focus on regulating coal ash disposal fees and environmental oversight in Maryland.

On March 12, 2025, EPA announced 31 intended actions by the agency in furtherance of the Administration’s goals of “Unleashing American Energy,” “Lowering the Cost of Living for American Families,” and “Advancing Cooperative Federalism.” Collectively, and with other recent actions...

Tarr files legislation requiring disposal plans for waste oil in Massachusetts.

City representatives explore water treatment and sales possibilities pending DEP permit modifications.

Commissioners express concerns about new septic regulations and impact on property values and development.

Federal proposal to drop habitat degradation from ESA’s “harm” definition could ease project approvals for water and infrastructure—raising concerns for species protection.

Bill extends deadline for Nantucket's nutrient management and fertilizer regulation adoption by two years

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken the unusual step of issuing an emergency order mandating that Constellation Energy delay the planned retirement of 760 megawatts of power generation capacity within the PJM Interconnection region. This action represents a significant intervention in the energy market and signals serious concerns regarding grid reliability. The order primarily impacts facilities owned by Constellation, with the Eddystone plant being a key focus. PJM, a regional transmission organization responsible for managing electricity flow across parts of the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, is currently facing emergency conditions. These conditions stem from a shortfall in available generation capacity, likely driven by increased electricity demand and the planned retirement of older power plants, including those operated by Constellation. While the pace of renewable energy development may not be keeping up, the immediate issue is a deficit in reliable generation. The DOE’s authority to issue such emergency orders is rarely invoked, underscoring the severity of the situation. Constellation had strategically planned to retire certain power plants as part of a shift toward cleaner energy sources. This DOE order effectively disrupts those plans, potentially leading to financial implications for the company and influencing ongoing asset sales negotiations. Keeping these older facilities operational will incur costs, which are likely to be reflected in consumer electricity rates. The situation highlights a broader challenge: navigating the transition to a cleaner energy system while ensuring a dependable electricity supply. It underscores the need for enhanced long-term planning and improved coordination among energy companies, regulatory bodies, and policymakers. The continued operation of these plants also necessitates adherence to environmental and safety regulations. Ultimately, the emergency order represents a temporary solution. A sustainable response demands substantial investments in new generation resources, improved transmission infrastructure, and energy storage solutions. While the DOE’s action helps stabilize the grid in the short term, it’s a costly measure borne by the public, and it has drawn criticism from groups like Public Citizen who argue it prolongs the use of older, less efficient power plants.

House Bill 909 aims to address PFAS contamination in agricultural biosolids in Maryland.

Tennessee Senate passes bills enhancing online safety education and regulating electronic communications.

Montana passes HB 69 to establish new requirements for mining operating permits and fees.

Employers must pay fees for reporting hazardous substances and distributing Tier II reports.

Late yesterday, a federal judge in North Dakota vacated the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Twenty-one Republican attorneys general, led by Iowa and North Dakota, brought the case to invalidate these...