Trump administration escalates environmental rollbacks while US faces deadly heat waves and pollution crises, as courts attempt to block anti-climate policies
Key Points
Trump administration accuses California coastal agency of 'environmental terrorism' and plans formal evaluation as part of broader effort to accelerate energy production, marking significant escalation in federal-state environmental conflicts.
Study reveals approximately 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to toxic vehicle emissions, with roughly five Americans dying every hour from road pollution exposure.
Federal appeals court rejects Trump EPA's attempt to abandon Biden-era pollution standards restricting deadly soot from coal-fired plants and industrial sources, preserving protections against fine particle pollution.
Dangerous heatwave with high humidity forecasted to blast central and eastern US before Fourth of July, with authorities warning conditions could impact anyone; similar red warnings issued across Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans.
California pilot program installs solar panels over irrigation canals to generate clean electricity while reducing water evaporation through shade, addressing dual needs for renewable energy and water conservation.
Federal judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused of sparking Palisades fire after 13+ hours of jury deliberation ended in deadlock.
San Antonio completes six-lane highway wildlife bridge in public park as part of larger restoration effort for endangered Texas prairie land, demonstrating infrastructure redesigned for animal passage.
Climate activists like Will Lawrence shift focus to local politics, calling for data center moratoriums in swing districts to address environmental and energy concerns in Michigan.
Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates call for inquiry into damage caused by Alligator Alcatraz detention center's operations in the Everglades despite facility's recent closure.