Trump administration pursues aggressive environmental rollbacks including coal terminals and public lands opening, while climate risks intensify with record heat forecasts for major sporting events and ongoing pollution concerns.

Trump administration proposes $75 million coal export terminal in West Oakland, California, a predominantly low-income community already suffering from toxic waste and high pollution rates, sparking fierce resident opposition to the project.

Trump administration opens public lands to off-road vehicles as part of broader effort to expand industry access, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about threats to wildlife habitats and fragile ecosystems.

Border wall construction set to proceed in Big Bend National Park through administrative waivers circumventing environmental protection laws, despite plunging border crossings, threatening pristine Texas wilderness.

State bans on PFAS 'forever chemicals' showing effectiveness, with about 80% of 115 tested clothing and textile products now complying with regulations, though some manufacturers still exceed limits.

Super El Niño climate pattern officially declared, with scientists warning it could supercharge extreme weather events and push global temperatures to record highs in coming months.

World Cup 2026 poses extreme heat risks with forecasts showing temperatures could exceed 90°F in Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Houston, imperiling workers and athletes during matches.

Health secretary RFK Jr. targeting kratom compound 7-OH for ban as opioid-like substance, sparking civil war among health advocates over regulation of widely available herbal products with opioid-like effects.

UK government introduces sweeping ban on social media for children under 16 and minimum age requirements for chatbots, marking aggressive legislative approach to protecting young people from online dangers.

Bird flu H5N1 poses potential pandemic risk if it jumps to human population, with experts warning 2026 could bring catastrophic health consequences comparable to or worse than COVID-19.