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Trump administration prepares to dismantle Biden's climate agenda
The president of the United States is moving to eliminate Biden's 2024 carbon emissions rule for power plants through EPA repeal this week. The rule had required electric utilities to retire coal plants or install carbon capture technology; its elimination removes all federal regulations on electric
EPA eliminates greenhouse gas emissions rule for power plants
The EPA has repealed rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, citing $300 billion in industry cost relief. The agency said the action lets utilities prioritize ratepayer interests rather than retiring aging plants, marking a shift from Democratic climate effort
EPA Moves to Eliminate Emissions Limits for Coal and Gas Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to remove climate pollution restrictions on power plant emissions.
Abbott settles for $385 million over closure of largest U.S. baby formula plant
Abbott Laboratories agreed to a $385 million settlement resolving claims tied to contamination investigations at its Sturgis, Michigan baby formula plant, the largest in the U.S., which closed in February 2022 and triggered nationwide supply shortages. Abbott states the settlement involves no admiss
Jet fuel pipeline spill contaminates drinking water for 200+ Pennsylvania residents
A jet fuel pipeline rupture has contaminated the primary drinking water source for over 200 residents in Pennsylvania amid environmental policy rollbacks.
Energy Transfer identified as top U.S. methane emitter via satellite analysis
Energy Transfer's Louisiana gas processing facility near Shreveport is the largest single methane emitter in the United States, emitting at 1.56 tonnes per hour—15 times the EPA's super-emitter threshold. The company operates four of the 15 largest methane sites and is responsible for 75 methane plu
Definium's LSD therapy eases anxiety in second phase trial
Definium's LSD-based treatment achieved positive anxiety outcomes in a second large clinical trial, advancing psychedelic therapeutics toward regulatory approval.
Indonesia's biomass boom for Japan drives deforestation and threatens biodiversity
A surge in Indonesian wood pellet and chip production for Japanese biomass energy is accelerating deforestation and threatening tropical forests and Indigenous lands.
3D seismic map reveals earthquake risk zones in Los Angeles basin
A detailed 3D map of the Los Angeles basin shows how subsurface sediments could amplify earthquake shaking.
Researchers reveal complex carbon chemistry formation in cold space clouds
Scientists have demonstrated how complex carbon molecules can assemble in the frigid clouds where stars and planets form, potentially delivering life's building blocks to young worlds.
James Webb and Hubble telescopes discover 27 mysterious objects beyond Neptune
Hubble and James Webb space telescopes discover a collection of 27 small objects in unexpected locations far beyond Neptune's orbit.
2026 records warmest summer on record in the U.S.
The United States experienced record-breaking high temperatures and extreme precipitation during summer 2026.
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