The Biden administration set a new precedent in environmental enforcement during the 2024 fiscal year, including the first-ever arrest for violations of anti-climate change regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual enforcement report on Thursday, showcasing significant increases in penalties, prosecutions, and pollution reduction initiatives.
Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.
Karl Rove, former White House deputy chief of staff, has advised President-elect Donald Trump to ensure his Cabinet appointees are supported by experienced deputies...
The American Action Forum (AAF) found that the Biden-Harris administration has spent nearly $1.78 trillion in rules and regulations since January 2021.
On a recent Wednesday, the current administration declared the launch of a government-funded initiative aimed at creating jobs in the realm of “environmental justice.”
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