Regulation

California March 5, 2024

California man charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, first such climate-related offense in US

In a national first, a California man was arrested for smuggling refrigerants into the U.S. and is being charged with violating regulations intended to restrain greenhouse gases.

Climate Change February 29, 2024

Biden admin punts major power plant crackdown until after 2024 election

The Biden administration is delaying highly-anticipated environmental regulations targeting existing natural gas power plants until after the 2024 election.

Energy In America February 29, 2024

Biden admin finalizes enviromental regulations targeting clothes washers, dryers

The Department of Energy unveiled its finalized regulations targeting residential clothes washers and dryers, which it said would curb emissions and save consumers money.

Climate Change February 28, 2024

Soros-backed group unleashes behind-the-scenes war on gas-powered lawn equipment, trucks

A shadowy nonprofit backed by liberal billionaire George Soros is spearheading a push for the Biden administration to crack down on gas-powered lawn equipment with noise laws.

OPINION February 24, 2024

Here's how activists use lobstermen as bait to endanger Maine industry, communities

The death of a whale has activists calling for consumer boycotts and new regulations that threaten the maritime communities that depend on Maine lobster.

Energy February 21, 2024

Federal appeals court kills Obama-era moratorium on coal leasing

A federal appeals court blocked an Obama-era moratorium on federal coal leasing issued in 2016 as part of an effort to transition U.S. energy to green sources.

Colorado February 20, 2024

Dem state cracks down on gas-powered lawn equipment as part of climate crusade

Environmental regulators in Colorado voted unanimously to prohibit the use of gas-powered lawn equipment on state property as part of the state's climate agenda.

Federal Courts February 19, 2024

Federal court jams brakes on Biden admin's effort to shut down major petrochemical plant

A federal judge granted the Biden administration's request to cancel the trial in a case in which it argued a petrochemical plant in Louisiana must immediately shutter.

Endangered February 15, 2024

Environmental activists sue government to protect whales from ship collisions

Environmental groups are suing the government to force the finalization of ship speed rules which they say are critical to saving the vanishing North Atlantic right whale.

OPINION February 12, 2024

The most destructive EPA program you’ve never heard of

The most destructive EPA program you’ve never heard of

Environment February 7, 2024

Biden's latest climate rules crack down on manufacturing, ignoring industry warnings of economic devastation

The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a sweeping regulatory action, curbing particulate matter emissions from industry sources such as manufacturing and energy.