Houston's Former Mayor Still Waiting for an 'Adequate' Federal Response to Hurricane Harvey
Plus her thoughts on how the city balances industry with environmental sustainability.
Did Climate Change Worsen the Southern California Fires?
Seven of the state’s 10 largest modern wildfires have occurred in the last 14 years.
D.C. Has to Work Around a White House That Denies Climate Change to Prepare for a 500-Year Flood
The city needs the federal government's cooperation to make its climate-change resiliency plan work.
Mayors Gather in Chicago to Sign New International Municipal Climate Charter
"Rather than burying our heads in the sand, Chicago is working with cities across the country and around the world to address the threat of climate change," according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Environmental Review Law Faces GOP Scrutiny in U.S. House
“Congress needs to act," said U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, as he discussed the National Environmental Policy Act on Wednesday.
Spending on State and Local Environment and Interior Programs Spared Big Cuts in Senate Plan
But there aren’t huge boosts in the appropriations proposal either for programs that are significant for states and localities.
Days After a Pipeline Spill, Nebraska Gives Keystone XL Final Approval to Build
The last permitting hurdle for the $8 billion project has been cleared, after nine years of controversy and delay.
Study: PFOA Is in a Higher Percentage of U.S. Drinking Water Than Previously Thought
Perfluorooctanoic acid, an ingredient used in Teflon, is not currently regulated by the EPA, so state or local governments aren’t required to test for them.
Radioactive Sludge Disposal Heats Up Oil and Gas Politics in Colorado
A “glitch” in state law has caused major heartburn for regulators.
The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold
Flooding means health issues that unfold for years.
States Looking for Bipartisan Solutions on Climate Change Might Consider California
Maintaining an open dialogue and considering the impacts new regulations will have on disparate areas have proven critical to the Golden State’s environmental and economic success.
Northeastern States Plan Aggressive Action to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Iowa’s incentives to lure an Apple data center; good news for a Kansas town lacking a hospital; and an Indiana sheriff “couldn't explain away images of his grabbing and pocketing large wads of cash” during his trial.
California Climate Deal Could Net Big Bucks for Polluters
The industry assistance program was created to acknowledge that the cost of complying with state rules might place some companies at a competitive disadvantage.
Rhode Island Runs Out of Money for Electric Car Incentives
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Aerial drones for San Francisco firefighters; Miami raw sewage problems; and a price-tag for Lansing’s city hall.
EPA Program to Clean Up Toxic Sites Gets Attention on Capitol Hill
President Trump has proposed slashing the Superfund program. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says he wants to make it a priority. Congress is taking a look at it, too.
Trump Warns He’ll Protect Alaska’s Environment, if Murkowski Doesn’t Back Obamacare Repeal
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Missouri still refers to Asian Americans as 'Oriental'; Election Integrity vice chair's credibility questioned; no more parties in Miami Beach . . . after 2 a.m.?
As Trump Demurs on Climate Action, Governors Try to Build Momentum
The U.S. Climate Alliance has a new website measuring emissions reductions by its state members “as the federal government abdicates its responsibility and ignores basic science.”
On Climate, Local Action Trumps National Rhetoric
While President Trump sent a signal that the United States is unwilling to lead in the fight against climate change, it's local governments that have committed to action.
Trying to Reverse Americans’ Rotten Record on Food Waste
States, industries, environmentalists and charities are working to reduce the percentage of food — as much as 40 percent — that is wasted.
House GOP Members Stew Over National Monument Designations
Maine Gov. Paul LePage warned Congress of the designations' negative consequences, one week after President Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of monuments created by past presidents.
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