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Virginia has passed new regulations to limit PFAS in its food supply. PFAS can enter crops and livestock through biosol...
06/04/2026

Virginia has passed new regulations to limit PFAS in its food supply. PFAS can enter crops and livestock through biosolid sewage sludge, which is used as fertilizer. The new regulations require sewage treatment plant owners and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to test sludge for PFAS and share results with farmers before application of fertilizers. Virginia Delegate Alfonso Lopez says this new regulatory framework is a critical step for protecting farmers, crops, and Virginians from dangers posed by PFAS.

Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed legislation to enforce new testing for forever chemicals in some fertilizers used on Virginia Farms.

Yesterday, USEPA published a proposed rule to amend the Clean Air Act regulatory definition of “begin actual constructio...
05/14/2026

Yesterday, USEPA published a proposed rule to amend the Clean Air Act regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” and to add a definition of “pollutant-emitting activities” so that construction of non-emitting equipment or components on a site may occur before a NSR permit is issued for a new or modified stationary source. USEPA has opened a 45-day public comment period until June 29 and will hold a virtual public hearing on May 18, if needed.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. These regulatory revisions would distinguish between construction of a stationary source and construction of non-emitting components or structures, while clarifying and...

The Trump administration bulldozed a rare 1,000-year-old archaeological site in Arizona’s Cabeza Prieta National Wildlif...
05/01/2026

The Trump administration bulldozed a rare 1,000-year-old archaeological site in Arizona’s Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge during border wall construction near the Arizona-Mexico border. Crews drove heavy machinery over the sacred ground etching, known as an intaglio, which depicted a fish and is significant to the Hia-ced O’odham and Tohono O’odham peoples. An Interior Department employee confirmed the damage, while an archaeologist suggested officials likely knew about the site beforehand. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the use of legal waivers to bypass protections for cultural and environmental resources.

The Trump administration has bulldozed a rare archaeological site in the Arizona desert, according to reporting from the Washington Post. The destruction took place within Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, where crews ran heavy machinery over a 1,000-year-old intaglio, a massive ground etching...

On Monday, SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Monsanto Company v Durnell, which focuses on the conflict between states and t...
04/30/2026

On Monday, SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Monsanto Company v Durnell, which focuses on the conflict between states and the federal government regarding who is responsible for warning labels on herbicides. The main plaintiff John Durnell, sued Monsanto (since acquired by Bayer) in 2019, alleging that years of exposure to glyphosate - the active chemical in Roundup - caused him to develop blood cancer. A Missouri jury found the company did not provide adequate warning of the dangers of Roundup and awarded Durnell $1.25 million, but in January of this year, the Supreme Court granted Monsanto certiorari in the case. The Trump administration has indicated support for Monsanto/Bayer.

How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer.

The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report for 2026, in which it highlights air quality t...
04/23/2026

The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report for 2026, in which it highlights air quality trends in the U.S. and their effects on public health. The report found almost half of all children in the U.S. - roughly 33.5 million children - live in areas with failing grades in at least one category of air pollution measured. More than 40% of all U.S. citizens live in communities with unhealthy levels of air pollution. Communities of color were found to be more than twice as likely to be exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, with Latino communities being three times as likely to be exposed to such pollution. The report explains that air quality has generally improved since the passage of the 1970 Clean Air Act, but recent rollbacks to air quality protections by the Trump administration, coupled with worsening effects of climate change have reversed some of these gains and elevated risks to the health of American communities.

How healthy is your air? Learn how where you live measures up when it comes to air pollution, smog and soot.

Happy Earth Day! Take some time today to get outside and appreciate and reflect on the singular beauty and wonder of our...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Take some time today to get outside and appreciate and reflect on the singular beauty and wonder of our Planet Earth. It's a home for all of us, and we only have one.

Discover Earth Day's 50-Year Legacy, Uniting Billions Annually on April 22. Explore the Movement's History.

In a recent report from "American Rivers," the Potomac River was named the most endangered U.S. river for 2026. The repo...
04/16/2026

In a recent report from "American Rivers," the Potomac River was named the most endangered U.S. river for 2026. The report highlights two main issues: a pipe failure earlier this year, which led to a massive sewage spill that released 200 - 300 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the river and highlighted aging infrastructure, and increased construction of data centers, which threaten to put even more strain on water resources in the region.

We all need clean, safe water for our families — no matter where we live or what we look like. Much of our water comes from rivers, which also provide crucial habitat for fish and wildlife. Our economy, farms, and cities depend on river water for growth. And rivers give us ways to connect with [.....

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted 50–49 to overturn a 20-year mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, which will allow...
04/16/2026

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted 50–49 to overturn a 20-year mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, which will allow copper-nickel mining just upstream from the protected area. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith attempted to block the measure with a nearly five-hour speech, citing environmental risks, water contamination, and long-term pollution. She also pointed to the decision's blatant disregard for tribal treaty rights and it's failure to properly consult Indigenous communities in the surrounding affected areas.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.

Today, Trump's EPA rolled back a 2024 rule that limited emissions of ethylene oxide - a highly toxic, cancer-causing pol...
03/13/2026

Today, Trump's EPA rolled back a 2024 rule that limited emissions of ethylene oxide - a highly toxic, cancer-causing pollutant - from commercial sterilization facilities. The rule required facilities to reduce emissions, install control equipment, and improve monitoring after the EPA found the chemical to be more toxic than previously believed. Scientists and environmental advocates warn the rollback will increase health risks, including respiratory problems and cancer, especially for children. Roughly 14 million people across the U.S. live within five miles of sterilization facilities that use the chemical, including more than 10,000 schools and childcare centers. These communities are also predominantly made up of people of color and/or non-English-speakers.

EPA has proposed amendments to the Biden-era 2024 National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Commercial Sterilization Facilities to ensure consistency with the law.

A North Dakota District Court has finalized an order requiring Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer $345 million in alleged...
03/05/2026

A North Dakota District Court has finalized an order requiring Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer $345 million in alleged damages incurred by the company during protests against its Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and 2017. Greenpeace organizations and Greenpeace International say the SLAPP suit is a "blatant attempt to silence free speech, erase Indigenous leadership of the Standing Rock movement, and punish solidarity with peaceful resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline." Greenpeace also announced plans to request a new trial and potentially appeal the decision with the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Mandan, North Dakota (February 27,2026)  — Greenpeace organizations in the U.S. and Greenpeace International announce they will seek a new trial and, if necessary, appeal the decision with the North…

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