The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association said on Thursday that they had reached an agreement, referred to as the "Clean Truck Partnership," that gives new flexibility for...more
7/10/2023
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3M announced on Thursday that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with many U.S. public water systems to resolve water pollution claims tied to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “PFAS.”...more
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected oil companies’ challenge to court orders that currently ban hydraulic fracturing (or fracking)—the injection of high-pressure water and chemicals into the earth to release oil...more
Companies that generate a billion dollars or more a year doing business in California would be required to publicly release their carbon emissions data under a bill introduced Monday by State Senator Scott Wiener. Supporters...more
The U.S .Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing tougher standards for fine particle pollution, sometimes known as soot. The proposed regulations announced on Friday would set maximum levels of 9 to 10 micrograms...more
1/9/2023
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EPA floats sharply increased social cost of carbon -
E&E News – November 21 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new estimate for the social cost of carbon emissions, nearly quadrupling an interim...more
12/6/2022
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Bonta announces lawsuit against 3M and DuPont over PFAS contamination Bullet The Hill – November 10 California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced a lawsuit against 3M and DuPont, manufacturers of per- and...more
California’s top environmental regulator leaving Newsom administration Bullet Associated Press – August 12 Jared Blumenfeld, head of California's Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and a key climate adviser to Governor...more
Southland air regulators threaten to sue EPA for failure to control federally-regulated emissions sources Bullet - Los Angeles Times - May 10 - The South Coast Air Quality Management District (District), which oversees a...more
5/16/2022
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BAAQMD delays vote on new pollution controls for refineries -
East Bay Times – June 4 -
After hearing five and a half hours of public commentary on Wednesday night, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District...more
$4.2 million fine upheld for California homeowner’s blocking of beach access -
The Mercury News – April 6 -
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $4.2 million fine against a Malibu homeowner for blocking beach...more
EPA withdraws toxicity assessment of PFAS contaminant, citing political interference -
Chemical & Engineering News – February 10 -
Citing a January 27 presidential directive on scientific integrity and evidence-based...more
2/12/2021
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DOJ to let companies pay for environmental projects again to reduce fines -
The Hill – February 5 -
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has eliminated nine Trump-era directives on environmental law enforcement, including...more
2/5/2021
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New EPA rule aims to limit tough clean air measures under Biden -
The New York Times – December 9 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this Wednesday completed a rule that could weaken federal authority to...more
12/11/2020
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U.S. EPA recommends testing wastewater for PFAS -
Bullet Chemical & Engineering News – December 1 -
Certain facilities may have to test for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their...more
12/4/2020
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California and five major automakers finalize deal on vehicle emissions standards -
The New York Times – August 17 -
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) this Monday finalized “Settlement Agreements” with five of...more
8/21/2020
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Vinod Khosla sues San Mateo County sheriff in latest fight over Martins Beach access -
The Mercury News – January 25 -
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has launched another offensive in his...more
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Major automakers back compromise on U.S. vehicle emissions rules, urge deal -
Reuters – June 6 -
In a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, a group of 17 major automakers, including General Motors Co,...more
6/7/2019
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California sues Trump Administration for auto emissions data -
San Francisco Chronicle - April 5 -
The California Air Resources Board sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway...more
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Trump nominates acting EPA head Andrew Wheeler to run agency -
REUTERS - Jan 9 President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated acting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Andrew Wheeler to run the...more
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Automakers fight Trump administration’s auto emissions rollback proposal -
THE HILL - Oct 29 Major automakers are pushing the Trump administration to abandon its plan – dubbed the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient...more
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U.S. Supreme Court declines appeal in California beach access suit over Martins Beach -
REUTERS - Oct 1 The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to proponents of open access to California’s coastline on Monday,...more
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California commits to eliminating all carbon sources of electricity by 2045 -
REUTERS - Sep 10 Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into law Senate Bill 100, which requires the state to source electricity from...more
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New California Proposition 65 warnings rules to take effect in August -
ALLEN MATKINS - Jun 20 As of August 30, 2018, businesses will be subject to new warning requirements under the California Safe Drinking...more
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approves Delta tunnels project -
Sacramento Bee -
Oct 10 -
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) on Tuesday committed...more