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politics1 day ago•6 min saved

Trump plan rolls back Biden diesel rules, touts trucking relief

Trump administration proposes rolling back Biden-era heavy-duty truck emissions rules, arguing it would save about $12 billion for truckers and lower prices for goods by eliminating DEF-related deratings and speed restrictions on new highway and nonroad engines, while preserving roughly 90% of NOx reductions and easing emissions-warranty requirements; supporters say the changes boost supply-chain efficiency and consumer prices while maintaining environmental protections.

via Fox News|

#diesel #emissions #epa

environment4 days ago•1 min saved

DC air stayed in the 'unhealthy' range for hours after Independence Day fireworks

Air quality in Washington, D.C. stayed unhealthy for more than 10 hours after a 40-minute Independence Day fireworks show over the National Mall, with PM2.5 peaking at 212.8 µg/m³ in the Navy Yard at 3 a.m. The pollution lingered near the ground and persisted into late morning and early afternoon, according to AirNow data from the EPA.

via The Washington Post|

#air-quality #airnow #environment

government10 days ago•3 min saved

Seven EPA Probationary Employees Sue Over Dissent-Linked Terminations

Seven EPA workers fired during their probation last year are suing the agency, claiming their terminations for signing a public 2025 dissent letter violated their First Amendment rights and seeking reinstatement and back pay; the suits come as part of broader challenges to the EPA following the June 2025 declaration of dissent, with support from Senate Democrats and ongoing appeals, though these plaintiffs could not appeal to the MSPB due to their probationary status.

via Federal News Network|

#dissent-letter #epa #federal-employees

politics11 days ago•3 min saved

White House Expands Freedom to Fix to Slash Vehicle Costs

The White House releases a memorandum directing the EPA to expand the 'freedom to fix' by clarifying permissible DIY and third‑party emission repairs, encouraging alternative certifications for aftermarket parts beyond CARB, and deprioritizing civil enforcement against individuals repairing their own vehicles, all aimed at lowering consumer vehicle costs while ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act.

via The White House (.gov)|

#carb #epa #freedom-to-fix

environment14 days ago•8 min saved

Supreme Court Narrows Roundup Cancer Claims, Shifting Warnings to EPA

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, limited thousands of state lawsuits alleging Roundup caused cancer by holding that only the EPA can require warning labels, effectively preempting state actions. The decision follows reporting on Monsanto ghostwriting studies used in regulatory assessments; plaintiffs can press the EPA to reevaluate, but thousands of cases remain and billions have already been paid in settlements as investigations into the ghostwriting continue.

via Democracy Now!|

#bayer #environment #epa

politics24 days ago•10 min saved

GOP AGs Press EPA to Classify Abortion Pill as Water Contaminant

More than a dozen Republican attorneys general urged the EPA to classify the abortion drug mifepristone as a drinking-water contaminant, claiming abortion-pill remnants pollute waterways — a contention with little scientific backing that critics say is part of a broader anti-abortion political push amid safety reviews and access battles.

via HuffPost|

#abortion #attorneys-general #drinking-water

technology25 days ago•8 min saved

Tesla Cybercab: 3,113-lb robotaxi packs 219 HP and 418-mile EPA range

EPA documents confirm Tesla’s Cybercab weighs 3,113 lb curb, uses a 163 kW (219 HP) front-wheel-drive motor with a 47.6 kWh lithium-ion pack (146 Ah) and ~53.4 kWh charging energy, delivering an unadjusted 418.2-mile combined EPA range (375.4 miles highway). The vehicle has a GVWR of 3,730 lb and about 617 lb payload; charging is primarily wireless. It entered commerce on May 29, 2026, but unsupervised autonomy has not been approved.

via Electrek|

#cybercab #epa #evs

politics27 days ago•16 min saved

Trump pardons spur clemency push for diesel-emissions felons

Trump’s pardon of a diesel-truck mechanic who disabled emissions monitors has spurred a lobbying push by other Clean Air Act offenders seeking presidential clemency, arguing they were helping truck owners and shouldn’t face harsh penalties. The effort reflects a broader pattern of pardons outside DOJ guidelines and fuels a debate over criminal versus civil penalties for emissions tampering, with some Republicans proposing expunging such records while the White House reiterates that the president is the final decision-maker.

via Politico|

#clean-air-act #diesel #epa

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Google-Backed Wolbachia Mosquito Plan Draws Public Backlash Over 64 Million Release

Alphabet-backed Verily seeks EPA approval to release 64 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years to reduce disease-carrying populations using the Sterile Insect Technique. The plan, still under EPA review with public comments invited and no approvals yet, has sparked concerns about ecological disruption and transparency, as critics question Google’s role in an outdoor biological experiment and the potential environmental impact.

via The Times of India|

#california #epa #florida

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Public Backlash Over Google's Plan to Release 32 Million Mosquitoes

Google-owned Debug seeks EPA approval to release 32 million Wolbachia-infected male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Florida and California to curb disease spread; while the sterile-insect approach has shown promise, critics fear ecological risks and a for-profit company driving environmental interventions, and experts warn of challenges like maintaining sex-sorted releases and avoiding accidental release of females that could undermine the method.

via Futurism|

#debug #epa #google

science1 month ago•61 min saved

Google bets on Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to curb disease in CA and FL

Google has applied for an EPA experimental release permit to deploy up to 64 million Wolbachia-infected, non-biting male southern house mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years to suppress populations and reduce mosquito-borne diseases. Scientists say Wolbachia-based strategies can be targeted and environmentally safer than broad insecticides, but the final decision depends on public comment and ongoing ecological monitoring; the project would release up to 32 million mosquitoes in each state.

via Live Science|

#california #epa #mosquitoes

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Google seeks permit for a massive sterile-mosquito release in California and Florida

Google is asking the U.S. EPA for an experimental permit to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years, using automated rearing and AI to separate sexes and release them in targeted areas. The public comment period ends June 5, and Google cites Singapore’s results—80-90% suppression of Aedes aegypti and dengue reductions—as evidence this tech-driven approach could be a viable alternative to pesticides.

via The Guardian|

#epa #google #mosquito-control

technology1 month ago•49 min saved

Google Proposes Mass Wolbachia Mosquito Release to Combat West Nile

Google’s Debug unit is seeking EPA approval to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California over two years, using AI-powered robotics to breed, sort, and deploy the insects. Because only males are released and Wolbachia prevents viable offspring, biting risk should not rise; the program aims to reduce West Nile virus and related diseases, with public comments open through June 5 amid mixed reactions from residents.

via Ground News|

#epa #google #mosquitoes

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Google to test Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida to curb disease

Google seeks EPA approval to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years to suppress Culex populations and curb diseases such as West Nile virus, using AI and robotics to breed, sort, and release the insects; releases would not increase biting since only males, and release sites have not been announced.

via New York Post|

#epa #google #mosquitoes

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump delays EPA refrigerant rules, touts grocery savings

Trump announced a delay of two Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules aimed at cutting leaks and emissions from hydrofluorocarbons, saying the pause will save businesses and households more than $2.4 billion; it’s unclear how grocers would use those savings to lower prices, as the rules would have required upgrades and leak-detection systems, though large chains have been moving toward natural-refrigerant systems and food inflation remains driven by multiple factors.

via CNBC|

#business #epa #groceries