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The EPA Weighs Loosening Rules Over Cancer-Causing Gas Emissions

The EPA Weighs Loosening Rules Over Cancer-Causing Gas Emissions

The move comes after the Trump administration offered waivers to dozens of plants across the US.

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

The EPA Weighs Loosening Rules Over Cancer-Causing Gas Emissions

The move comes after the Trump administration offered waivers to dozens of plants across the US.

The EPA Weighs Loosening Rules Over Cancer-Causing Gas Emissions

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Toxic Gas-Emitting Plants Get Pollution Reprieve Under Trump

The EPA has exempted dozens of medical sterilizing facilities from complying with Biden-era rules for ethylene oxide, a carcinogen. Now it plans to ease those rules permanently.

Toxic Gas-Emitting Plants Get Pollution Reprieve Under Trump

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

US Home Insurance Costs Are Rising Faster Than Inflation

The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this year.

Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather

California is projected to see the biggest jump, while Florida is the most expensive market overall.

Florida Recovers After Hurricane Milton

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

How Connecticut Is Trying to Fix Flood Risk Maps

Also: China tightens its air pollution rules

How Connecticut Is Trying to Fix Flood Risk Maps

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

Many State Flood Maps Are Not Up to Date. Connecticut Is Trying to Fix That

A new tool offers the public detailed estimates of their flood exposure, but some worry risk disclosure will impact home values.

Many State Flood Maps Are Not Up to Date. Connecticut Is Trying to Fix That

February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

Trump’s Coal Renaissance Comes at Cost for Taxpayers

Also: the collapse of a crucial clean-cooking initiative in Africa.

Trump’s Coal Renaissance Comes at Cost for Taxpayers

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

Cost of Trump’s Coal Push Plays Out in Dollars, Noise and Health

J.H. Campbell, a coal plant in Michigan, was slated to close, but the federal government is keeping it open.

Cost of Trump’s Coal Push Plays Out in Dollars, Noise and Health

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

China Gains Competitive Edge Thanks to Energy-Building Boom

Also in today’s Green Daily newsletter: the latest on the cold blast gripping the US east coast

NYC Winter Storm Has Workers Making A Messy Monday Commute

January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

Why Power Outages Do More Economic Damage Than We Think

Most estimates of losses from US blackouts don’t fully account for indirect and longer-term impacts, a new analysis finds.

Post-Storm Freeze To Test US Power Grids As Demand Surges

January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

Climate Change Exposes a Major Home Insurance Gap

Wildfires Break Out Across Boulder County In Colorado

January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

LA Fire Survivors Got a Rude Surprise That Could Hit More Americans

Many home insurance policies don’t cover the full cost of rebuilding after a disaster, a problem that’s set to grow along with the impacts of climate change.

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Fires As Some Residents Allowed To Return Home

December 23, 2025

December 23, 2025

US Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Key Insurance Rating Firm in Florida

Three Democratic Senators say Demotech’s assessments “raise profound governance and reliability concerns.”

Hurricane Milton Slams Florida Leaving Millions Without Power

December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025

Poorer Americans Dropped Federal Flood Insurance When Rates Rose

Higher prices more accurately reflect risk but prompted an exodus of low-income policyholders, a new study finds.

Florida Starts To Recover As Idalia Soaks US South With Rain

December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025

LA Fires Push Insurers’ 2025 Disaster Losses to $107 Billion

The global toll estimated by Swiss Re is lower than last year’s, due to a quiet US hurricane season.

Los Angeles at Extreme Fire Risk For Third Week As Winds Return

December 3, 2025

December 3, 2025

The World’s Plastic Problem Is Only Getting Worse

Baguio Green Group Recycling as Coca-Cola Capitalism Meets Asia’s Plastic Disaster in Hong Kong

December 3, 2025

December 3, 2025

The World’s Plastic Glut Is Set to Get Much Worse by 2040, Study Finds

A new analysis finds that global plastic production will increase by 52% in a business-as-usual scenario.

From Recycled Plastic To Personal Protective Equipment

December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025

The ‘Game Changing’ Cat Bond Incentivizing Adaptation

Deadly Florence Grinds Through the Carolinas As Rivers Swell

December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025

How ‘Super Roofs’ Reward Insurers, Cat Bond Investors and Homeowners

Investors snapped up a catastrophe bond tied to North Carolina homeowners and their insurer for installing super roofs.

Hurricane Dorian Lashes Outer Banks As It Prepares Move Out To Sea

November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

Americans Are Moving Out of Flood-Prone Neighborhoods

After seeing an influx of residents during the pandemic, some the riskiest counties are now losing residents.

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