Federal Judge Reinstates the Clean Water Rule for 26 States “A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction Thursday on the Trump administration’s order delaying the Clean Water Rule, making the Obama-era regulation applicable in the 26 states that have not blocked it.”   Europe to Ban Halogen Lightbulbs “After nearly 60 years of brightening our homes and streets, halogen lightbulbs will finally be banned across … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Cleaner Water, Cleaner Energy, Safer World

No Sir, You Are the Pest A federal court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban chlorpyrifos—a pesticide linked to learning disorders in children. Several environmental groups suded sued the government, backed by 7 states, and just won the case in a federal court.   Pay Up Chevron must pay $9.5 billion in compensation for environmental damage according to a federal court in … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Environmental Justice for All