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"Federal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA"

"A federal judge on Monday partially ruled that the first Trump administration erred when it weakened aspects of the Endangered Species Act.

The ruling (attached below) was heralded by environmental groups, saying it underscored that “federal agencies must use the best available science when assessing harm to species, they cannot ignore incremental harm to critical habitat, and the agencies must firmly commit to any measures relied upon to reduce harm to imperiled plants and animals.” (Emphasis added—ed.)

Source: National Parks Traveler, 03/31/2026

"Court Allows Endangered Species ‘God Squad’ to Meet Tuesday"

"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum can convene the Endangered Species Committee, or “God Squad,” on March 31 to approve the Pentagon’s request to exempt all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act because of national security needs, a judge ruled Friday."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 03/31/2026

"Japan and the U.S. Agree to Team Up on Seabed Mining"

"The United States has spent nearly a year pursuing deep sea mining without cooperation from the rest of the world. Now, Japan has said it will help out." "The arrangement could signal a fracture in the decades-long effort among nations to reach consensus on how to mine the ocean floor while protecting ecosystems."

Source: NYTimes, 03/30/2026

"Scientists Urge Action On Glyphosate, Citing Strong Links To Cancer

"US and European regulators should take urgent action to more tightly regulate glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed killer, in light of strong scientific evidence that the pesticide can cause cancer and other health problems, a group of international scientists said on Friday."

Source: The New Lede, 03/30/2026

"How to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides"

"Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself."

Source: NYTimes, 03/26/2026

Iowa Cancer Crisis Linked to Pesticides, PFAS, Fertilizer and Radon: Report

"Iowa is among a few states where cancer diagnoses are on the rise. A new analysis from the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement and the Iowa Environmental Council says that environmental exposures are partially to blame."

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/26/2026

Replacing Toxic Lead Pipes Could Drive Job Creation in Illinois: Report

"Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe plumbing has the potential to create 90,000 jobs."

Source: Grist/WBEZ, 03/24/2026

Shell's Cracker Has Polluted More Than Permitted With No New Fines For 3 Years

"State regulators have allowed the Beaver County ethylene plant to keep exceeding limits on damaging nitrogen oxides while the official permitting process has taken seven times its original timeline."

Source: Public Source, 03/24/2026

Sewage Sludge Battle Heats Up As Greens Appeal Move To Dismiss EPA Lawsuit

"A federal court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit alleging US regulators failed to prevent widespread contamination of farmland with toxic PFAS chemicals was based on a “flawed interpretation” of the Clean Water Act, creating “dangerous real-world consequences for public health,” a watchdog group argued in a new court filing."

Source: The New Lede, 03/20/2026

"A New Wine Label Promotes Workers’ Rights"

"Hardly anyone in the natural wine world is talking about environmental justice for those who pick the grapes, labor advocates say. The Guardian Vital label aims to change that."

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/19/2026

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