Pollution

Enviros Say Newsom Appointee Has Conflict of Interest And Should Resign

"Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials."

Source: CalMatters, 07/29/2026

Energy Dept. Names 5 States For Possible Nuclear Waste Disposal

"The Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is in talks with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Idaho to create special nuclear hubs that would support “final disposition of used nuclear fuel.”

Source: E&E News, 07/29/2026

DOJ’s Environmental Enforcement Collapsed Under Trump 2.0; Lawyers Exit

"The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division recently changed its name to the Energy and Natural Resources Division and added “unleashing American energy” to its mission."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/29/2026

Trump NRC Seeks To Eliminate A Longstanding Radiation Safety Practice

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to and that has been adopted around the world."

Source: AP, 07/28/2026

Environmental Groups Urge EPA To Reject New Pfas To Cool Datacenters

"A coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast-track for approval for use in cooling datacenters, and would almost certainly pollute regions around the facilities."

Source: Guardian, 07/28/2026

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