Pollution

Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives

"Along most of the Atlantic coast, alewives are struggling after decades of damming and overfishing. But in Maine, the fish is rebounding—and towns’ historic harvests are growing."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/07/2026

New Gold Exploration Revives Old Fears for Montana’s Blackfoot River

"State regulators have approved exploratory drilling near the headwaters of the rugged flow that inspired “A River Runs Through It,” which is still recovering from a mining disaster more than 50 years ago."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/07/2026

Trump Pardons 9 People Convicted Of Violating Vehicle Emissions Controls

"President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles."

Source: AP, 07/06/2026

EPA Approves Three New Fluorocarbon Pesticides

"The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  is disputing the characterization."

Source: The Hill, 07/02/2026

Trump Unit Seeks To Stomp Out All Fires Quickly, Reviving Old Policy

"The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly."

Source: AP, 07/02/2026

EPA Plans Roundtable On “Safety Challenges” Of Paraquat Weed Killer

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Tuesday that it will host a roundtable to hear from scientists, farmworkers, community advocates, and others to discuss the “documented safety challenges associated with the chemical,” and explore “potential solutions and alternatives.”"

Source: The New Lede, 07/02/2026

House Committee Sets Vote On Data Center, Grid Bills

"The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote on bipartisan legislation this week to shield utility customers from the costs associated with data centers, while also advancing legislation aimed at bolstering the nation’s transmission system to meet surging demand."

Source: E&E News, 07/02/2026

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