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EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns
environment1 day ago

EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns

The EPA proposed weakening cleanup rules for coal ash disposal, including easing groundwater monitoring, allowing exemptions to national standards, and expanding the reuse of coal ash, moves critics say could leave toxins like mercury and lead in groundwater. The plan would roll back some Biden-era protections that required site-wide cleanup and stricter controls, prompting opposition from environmental groups despite industry calls for flexible, site-specific approaches and potential cost savings.

via PBS|
#coal-ash#environment#environmental-policy
politics2 days ago

Climate skeptics urge Trump to retain Zeldin at EPA amid regulatory overhaul

At a Heartland Institute conference near the White House, climate contrarians celebrated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s rollbacks under the Trump administration and urged Trump not to elevate him to attorney general, arguing he’s essential to their agenda. Zeldin has led extensive regulatory cuts, including rolling back the 2009 endangerment finding and shrinking climate funding, while facing ongoing legal challenges. Activists warn against his leadership, while supporters credit his work for advancing deregulation.

via Politico|
#climate-policy#epa#heartland-institute
politics2 days ago

EPA Chief Attends Fringe Climate Forum, Endorses Emissions-Benefits Narrative and Endangerment Finding Rollback

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin became the first agency head to speak at the Heartland Institute’s climate conference, signaling a shift toward fringe climate views by endorsing the conference’s emissions-with-benefits thesis and backing the repeal of the endangerment finding, a move that faces legal challenges and could affect broader Clean Air Act rules.

via Politico|
#climate-change-policy#endangerment-finding#epa
EPA Pushes Replacements for Faulty Urea Sensors in Diesel SCR Systems
environment11 days ago

EPA Pushes Replacements for Faulty Urea Sensors in Diesel SCR Systems

The EPA indicates it will not deregulate DEF but encourages replacing unreliable urea quality sensors in diesel SCR systems with alternatives (such as NOx sensors) to verify DEF concentration. The agency notes that third parties can remove urea sensors if they install an effective replacement, though no emissions deletes are allowed. The move follows reports of high failure rates and ongoing cold-weather issues with DEF, and comes amid state-level interest in easing DEF requirements in harsh climates.

via The Drive|
#def#diesel-emissions#environment
May E15 Waiver Expands Ethanol Fuel Amid Global Tensions
energy14 days ago

May E15 Waiver Expands Ethanol Fuel Amid Global Tensions

From May 1–20 the EPA is allowing a temporary nationwide E15 (15% ethanol) waiver to let more stations sell this blend in a bid to bolster the domestic fuel supply amid geopolitical tensions. E15 is cheaper but has lower energy density, typically shaving about 1.5–2% off fuel economy (more in heavy use), and can damage older engines and small equipment not designed for higher ethanol content. Most 2001+ vehicles can run E15, but carbureted engines and some specialty equipment should avoid it. The policy also aims to simplify fuel markets by lightening “boutique” blends into a single national pool, though smog concerns in summer remain a consideration. Readers should verify fuel choices for their specific vehicle and equipment.

via The Drive|
#e15#energy#epa
EPA shifts DEF policy, promising billions in relief for farmers and truckers
environment14 days ago

EPA shifts DEF policy, promising billions in relief for farmers and truckers

The EPA, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced new guidance to remove Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors on diesel equipment and allow NOx-sensor-based software updates to monitor emissions. EPA says this will curb DEF-system failures that cause sudden speed reductions and outages, delivering about $13.79 billion in annual savings for Americans (including $4.4 billion for farmers) while keeping emissions standards intact. The move builds on February 2026 Right to Repair guidance and August 2025 actions, with ongoing data review from manufacturers and plans for further deregulatory steps for future vehicles.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#def#environment#epa
EPA Bets on Higher-Ethanol Fuel to Lower Gas Prices
energy15 days ago

EPA Bets on Higher-Ethanol Fuel to Lower Gas Prices

The EPA will temporarily permit broader summer use of the higher-ethanol E15 blend to try to ease rising pump prices amid disruptions tied to the Iran war. Supporters say the move could lower costs and aid biofuel producers, while critics warn it may not be widely useful due to infrastructure and vehicle compatibility limits, could raise air-quality concerns, and may only shift costs within the economy rather than deliver clear price relief.

via The Guardian|
#biofuels#e15#energy
EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices
energy16 days ago

EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices

The EPA, in coordination with the DOE and under the Clean Air Act, issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow nationwide sale of E15 and to remove state boutique fuel rules for E10, effective May 1–20, 2026, to bolster the U.S. fuel supply and reduce pump prices ahead of summer. The move relaxes low-volatility and blending limits and sets a nationwide 10 psi Reid Vapor Pressure standard, with E15 already available at about 3,000 stations. Officials say the action increases consumer choice and domestic energy independence while environmental protections remain intact, and the EPA may extend the waivers if conditions warrant.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#e15#energy#epa
States press legal bid to restore climate protections scrapped by Trump
politics21 days ago

States press legal bid to restore climate protections scrapped by Trump

Twenty-three states led by California and New York filed a petition in the D.C. Circuit Court challenging President Trump’s repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding that underpins federal climate regulations, seeking to reinstate the finding and block the EPA’s rollback of tailpipe standards; several cities and counties joined the suit, with critics arguing the move would harm public health and environmental protections.

via Al Jazeera|
#climate-change#endangerment-finding#epa
Trump rollback lawsuit highlights decades of US climate policy
world22 days ago

Trump rollback lawsuit highlights decades of US climate policy

Health and environmental groups are suing the EPA to challenge Trump's removal of the 2009 endangerment finding, which tied greenhouse gases to public health risks and underpinned major climate rules. The suit argues the rollback will increase pollution, costs, and avoidable deaths, while the piece also outlines how U.S. leaders from Nixon to Biden have alternately tightened or loosened environmental protections with global consequences.

via Al Jazeera|
#climate-policy#deregulation#endangerment-finding