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Senator Calls On Big Oil To Disclose Suspected Lobbying Over Climate Rule [9]

"In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement that it will overturn the rule which underpins virtually all US climate regulations, a Senate committee has launched an investigation into a suspected lobbying push that led to the move."

Climate Change [10]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [16]
Science [17]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: Guardian [20], 09/17/2025
- Read more about Senator Calls On Big Oil To Disclose Suspected Lobbying Over Climate Rule [9]
Hanford Will Lock Up Nuclear Waste In Glass — If The White House Lets It [21]

"Hanford vitrification plant set to open but some fear Trump officials are pushing for a cheaper alternative"

Disasters [22]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Infrastructure [23]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [24]
Pollution [16]
Technology [25]
Waste [26]
Water & Oceans [27]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Northwest (OR WA) [28]
Source: Science [29], 09/17/2025
- Read more about Hanford Will Lock Up Nuclear Waste In Glass — If The White House Lets It [21]
"Effort to Curb Southern California Rail Yard Pollution Stalls Under Trump" [30]

"The region’s rail yards continue to pose serious health hazards, prompting local advocates to push state leaders for action."

Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Infrastructure [23]
Laws & Regulations [15]
People & Population [32]
Pollution [16]
Transportation [33]
Public [18]
California [34]
Source: Capital & Main [35], 09/17/2025
- Read more about "Effort to Curb Southern California Rail Yard Pollution Stalls Under Trump" [30]
Solar Evangelists: Houses of Worship Could Help Fuel the Energy Transition [36]

"Some faith-based nonprofits are helping congregations fund energy alternatives, an effort that complements a national Sun Day event this weekend to promote solar use."

Activism [37]
Climate Change [10]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Politics [14]
Infrastructure [23]
People & Population [32]
Religion, Faith and Spirituality [38]
Technology [25]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: Inside Climate News [39], 09/17/2025
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"Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer" [40]

"America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments."

Consumer [41]
Disasters [22]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Studies [42]
Government [43]
Health [44]
People & Population [32]
Pollution [16]
Science [17]
Technology [25]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: NYTimes Magazine [45], 09/16/2025
- Read more about "Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer" [40]
"US And UK Expected To Sign Nuclear Energy Deal During Trump Visit" [46]

"The U.S. and U.K. are expected to sign a deal to bolster nuclear energy as President Trump travels to Britain."

Climate Change [10]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [24]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Europe [47]
Source: The Hill [48], 09/16/2025
- Read more about "US And UK Expected To Sign Nuclear Energy Deal During Trump Visit" [46]
"G.O.P. Plan on Pesticides Faces Revolt From MAHA Moms" [49]

"The provision in the government funding bill could shield pesticide companies from billions of dollars in lawsuits."

Agriculture [50]
Chemicals [51]
Consumer [41]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
People & Population [32]
Pollution [16]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: NYTimes [52], 09/16/2025
- Read more about "G.O.P. Plan on Pesticides Faces Revolt From MAHA Moms" [49]
"Sierra Club Announces New Boss" [53]

"The Sierra Club has hired one of its longtime leaders to serve as executive director as the organization seeks stability after the tumultuous ouster of its former boss, Ben Jealous."

Activism [37]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: E&E News [54], 09/16/2025
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China, Climate And Cop31: Five Takeaways From The Pacific Islands Forum [55]

"A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials"

Climate Change [10]
Disasters [22]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
People & Population [32]
Water & Oceans [27]
Public [18]
International [56]
Australia & Oceania [57]
Source: Guardian [58], 09/16/2025
- Read more about China, Climate And Cop31: Five Takeaways From The Pacific Islands Forum [55]
"Deal To Curb Billions In Overfishing Subsidies Comes Into Force At WTO" [59]

"A landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said - a move activists hailed as a step towards helping global fish stocks recover."

Environmental Politics [14]
Fish & Fisheries [60]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Natural Resources [61]
Water & Oceans [27]
Public [18]
International [56]
Source: Reuters [62], 09/16/2025
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Shipping Firms Support First Global Fee On Greenhouse Gases, Opposed By Trump [63]

"Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions."

Climate Change [10]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [16]
Transportation [33]
Water & Oceans [27]
Public [18]
International [56]
Source: AP [64], 09/16/2025
- Read more about Shipping Firms Support First Global Fee On Greenhouse Gases, Opposed By Trump [63]
Wind And Solar Power Over One-Third Of Brazil’s Electricity For First Time [65]

"Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember."

Climate Change [10]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Infrastructure [23]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [16]
Technology [25]
Public [18]
South America [66]
Source: AP [67], 09/16/2025
- Read more about Wind And Solar Power Over One-Third Of Brazil’s Electricity For First Time [65]
Calif. Teen Starts Online Journal on Power of Economics to Confront Climate [68]

"Frustrated with the lack of climate action, a high-school student launched Karbon Economics to explore systems that can shape solutions to the climate crisis."

Activism [37]
Climate Change [10]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [14]
Journalism & Media [69]
Laws & Regulations [15]
People & Population [32]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
California [34]
Source: Inside Climate News [70], 09/16/2025
- Read more about Calif. Teen Starts Online Journal on Power of Economics to Confront Climate [68]
EPA Wants To Stop Making Big Polluters Report Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions [71]

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed doing away with a program that has required large, mostly industrial polluters to report their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to the government."

Climate Change [10]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Studies [42]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [16]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: AP [72], 09/15/2025
- Read more about EPA Wants To Stop Making Big Polluters Report Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions [71]
"Under Trump, FDA Seeks To Abandon Expert Reviews of New Drugs" [73]

"FDA leaders under President Donald Trump are moving to abandon a decades-old policy of asking outside experts to review drug applications, a move critics say would shield the agency’s decisions from public scrutiny."

Chemicals [51]
Consumer [41]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Government [43]
Health [44]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Science [17]
Technology [25]
Public [18]
National (U.S.) [19]
Source: KFF Health News [74], 09/15/2025
- Read more about "Under Trump, FDA Seeks To Abandon Expert Reviews of New Drugs" [73]

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