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On August 6, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed rescinding the 2009 'endangerment finding' that greenhouse gases threaten public health. This move would dismantle key federal climate regulations on vehicles and power plants, sparking widespread legal challenges and political opposition. The repeal aims to reduce regulatory costs but faces criticism for ignoring scientific consensus on climate change.
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Wildfires in Canada continue to produce smoke that degrades air quality across the US Midwest and Northeast, with Minneapolis experiencing some of the worst pollution levels since Friday. Air quality alerts are in effect, especially for vulnerable groups, and conditions are expected to persist into Sunday. Authorities advise precautions to limit health risks.
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The DC Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, allowing the EPA to revoke $20 billion in green energy grants awarded under the Biden administration. The ruling emphasizes the court's jurisdictional limits and questions the legality of the EPA's actions, with ongoing litigation expected.
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A new study published in Nature reveals that global carbon storage capacity is only a tenth of previous estimates, limiting its role in climate mitigation. The research emphasizes the importance of rapid emission reductions and cautions against overreliance on carbon capture and storage technology.
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The ICE plans to deploy a fleet of specially wrapped vehicles to support upcoming immigration enforcement operations in Chicago, with a focus on rapid upfitting and staffing. Meanwhile, the EPA proposes easing power plant permits to support AI-driven energy demands, amid ongoing political tensions.
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The EPA under Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to suspend the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, affecting data from over 8,000 facilities. The move aligns with the Biden administration's rollback of climate regulations, citing bureaucratic burdens and limited health impact. Critics warn this will hinder climate action and transparency.
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Hawaii's governor, Josh Green, is pursuing a tentative LNG agreement with JERA, aiming to lower costs and emissions while transitioning to renewables by 2045. The deal faces environmental opposition and regulatory scrutiny, amid broader U.S.-EU climate policy tensions.
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Climate change-driven heat waves are worsening risks for pregnant people, especially in developing countries and US agricultural sectors. Pregnancy alters heat dissipation, increasing vulnerability to heat-related health issues, fetal development problems, and maternal complications. Experts warn that these risks are under-researched and will intensify as global temperatures rise.