The EPA said Thursday it has placed 139 employees on leave after they signed a "declaration of dissent" accusing the agency of "unraveling" health and environmental protections for political reasons.
Why it matters: The letter and EPA pushback escalates internal and public disputes over the agency's deregulatory moves under President Trump.
Your July 4 fireworks and barbecues may be indoors this year — depending on the weather.
Why it matters: Scorching hot temperatures and widespread thunderstorms may disrupt your festivitiesor cause travel delays for the record-number of people hitting the road this holiday weekend.
President Trump wants to "drill baby drill." But many producers in the heart of the oil patch have other plans — and some say Trump's trade policies are discouraging drilling.
Why it matters: Many things affect gasoline prices. But producers' caution about growing output could limit how much prices at the pump might fall by helping avoid a large market glut of oil.
A top renewables industry official is looking ahead to overhauling permitting and having wind and solar meet fast-rising demand, even as the House is weighing the Senate bill that would ax incentives.
Why it matters: Absent a dramatic plot twist on Capitol Hill, the industry faces a much tougher future, with the GOP yanking unprecedented Biden-era support.
A new NOAA document sheds further light on the Trump administration's proposed cuts and changes for the weather and climate agency.
Why it matters: The proposed budget would gut federal climate research efforts and spending at a critical moment in the fight to understand and address human-driven climate change.
The Trump administration released some 150 California National Guard troops from federal duties over the Los Angeles protests on Tuesday, as the region faces threats from multiple wildfires.
Why it matters: It's the first time the administration has released National Guard members since President Trump deployed thousands of troops and 700 U.S. Marines to LA protests over ICE raids despite objections from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
