The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have finalized a rule rescinding longstanding regulatory definitions of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, fundamentally changing how habitat modification is treated under federal wildlife protection law. This regulatory shift eliminates the interpretation that habitat modification or degradation, standing alone, constitutes prohibited "take" of listed species, potentially reducing permitting requirements for landowners and busin

Denver’s Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is developing Indirect Source Rules (ISRs) to curb emissions from trucks and passenger vehicles by regulating facilities such as warehouses, entertainment venues...

On November 2, 2021, New York State voters passed a ballot measure enshrining in the State Constitution the right to a "healthful environment."

The Maryland General Assembly concluded its spring 2025 legislative session on April 7, 2025. The General Assembly spent a considerable portion of the session attending to the State's pressing budget issues.

What Happened: A Federal District Court in California ruled as a matter of statutory interpretation that certain mandatory water contract conversions for the Central Valley Project...

On April 20, 2022, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published a final rule rolling back minor regulatory changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process...

On September 21, 2022, Michael Bloomberg announced his newest grassroots public health and climate change campaign called Beyond Petrochemicals: People over Pollution.

Environmental justice (EJ) continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.

On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. EPA, 597 U.S. __, 2022 WL 2347278 (June 30, 2022), a case involving the Obama Administration's CPP and the Trump Administration's ACE Rule.

Growing interest in sustainable agriculture has increased demand for plant biostimulant products that enhance natural plant processes to improve crop performance. In general, plant biostimulant products refer to biological...

A stipulated judgment between The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and the California Attorney General reinforces First Amendment limits on certain warning requirements under California’s Proposition 65...

On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that Section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) does not authorize the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to require employers to record work-related mental illnesses.

Produced water surfaces with groundwater during drilling. While most of it is reinjected into wells, growing freshwater scarcity and advances in treatment technology have sparked interest in its reuse.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule revising the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) on November 19.

As previously reported, Ecology published the proposed 2025 ISGP for public comment last May.

On November 13, 2025, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) held a webinar explaining planned changes to DPR's Enforcement Response Regulations at 3 CCR §§ 6128 and 6130.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published its proposed 2027 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for public comment. The proposal would replace the current 2022 CGP, which will expire in February 2027, and includes targeted changes addressing (1) the Supreme Court’s decision in City and County of San Francisco v. EPA, (2) submission of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) when seeking coverage, (3) sediment basin stabilization measures, and (4) purported streamlining of certain permit requirements.

Minnesota has again delayed its first-in-the-nation reporting deadline for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products. On April 15, 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency...

Textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements continue to evolve in the U.S. and abroad, with California now taking a major step and other jurisdictions advancing similar frameworks.

On June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2025-42, which eliminated the 5% Safe Harbor for most wind and solar projects seeking clean energy...