Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.
One of the nation's largest energy companies, which provides power to more than eight million customers, said President Biden's environmental regulations will threaten the grid.
The White House on Thursday announced new environmental regulations cracking down on fossil fuel power plants, which are the largest source of electricity nationwide.
Gov. Ned Lamont was hit with a citation for cutting down trees and bushes in protected wetland areas behind his $7.5 million Greenwich, Connecticut home.
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans for up to twelve auctions of offshore wind development rights by 2028, with four scheduled for this year.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.
Approximately two dozen protesters with the eco-activist group Extinction Rebellion were arrested in Massachusetts after blocking planes taxiing at the Hanscom Airfield on Saturday.
The Biden administration is advancing the environmental review process for a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, aiming to support production of clean energy minerals.
California is set to open its first new state park in ten years. The park will be located near the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Biden is moving forward with establishing the "groundbreaking" climate corps program, employing thousands of Americans to fight global warming.
Hong Kong has enacted new legislation to curb the use of single-use plastic cutlery and Styrofoam products, aiming to tackle pollution, officials said.
A Pennsylvania appeals court has allowed a challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park to proceed, officials said.
April 22 marks Earth Day, an occasion focused on helping the environment. There are many ways you can celebrate and establish habits to protect the planet.
Earth Day started in 1970 as consciousness raising. The 2024 version is a mix of woke and political correctness and at war with useful scientific discoveries like plastics.
Earth Day, a demonstration against pollution and for improved environmental policies, was first observed on this day in history, April 22, 1970. Demonstrations occurred nationwide.
Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.
An upstart climate activist group known as Gas Leaks is increasing in prominence and financial backing, despite much of its information being shielded from the public.
The climate protest group Climate Defiance, which disrupted an event with Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Washington, D.C., this week was recently invited for a private meeting at the White House.
Many regions across the U.S. experienced βrecord-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.
The Biden admin is expected to lock up millions of acres across the National Petroleum Reserve, an oil-rich block of federal land in Alaska designated by Congress for development.
FIRST ON FOX: A group of 15 state financial officers penned a letter to bank of America, warning it against discriminating against conservatives and religious Americans.
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of 25 states filed a federal legal challenge against the Biden administration on Thursday, arguing its crackdown on gas-powered cars is illegal.
Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.
Wisconsin offers experiences for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From cozy resorts to outdoor adventures, the state can suit every taste.
A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.
Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.
California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie βErin Brockovich."
A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.
Plumbing issues at Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., are causing concerns about future water delivery to southwestern states.
The Biden administration plans to reject the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in northern Alaska. The rejection is expected later this week.
In a first-of-its kind move, California might regulate groundwater use in part of San Joaquin Valley; this comes 10 years after lawmakers tasked local communities with managing the resource.
Republican leaders in Wisconsin will not attend Gov. Tony Evers' most recent meeting to discuss the spending of $125 million in an effort to combat PFAS chemicals in polluted groundwater.
Greece has proposed a plan to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect marine ecosystems, drawing criticism from Turkey.
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, according to reef scientists.
An endangered Bornean orangutan was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over the weekend, delivered by cesarean section and weighing in at just over three pounds.
California is rapidly advancing regulations targeting the transportation sector and designed to greatly reduce emissions as part of the state's green agenda.
Multiple 55-gallon steel drums, filled with chlorinated solvents and waste oil, were found buried at Bethpage Community Park on Long Island, which sparked outrage from residents.
Maine is suing Monsanto over its alleged knowledge that it was selling products containing harmful PCB chemicals that contributed to contamination of the state's natural resources.
The Department of Energy finalized energy efficiency standards targeting common consumer and commercial lightbulbs as part of its broad climate agenda.
A dead humpback whale washed ashore Thursday morning in Long Beach Township, New Jersey, in the first such incident this year, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of Republican lawmakers is unveiling an effort Thursday to strike down President Biden's environmental regulations targeting the oil and gas sector.
By unanimous vote, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has declared that all commercial and recreational salmon fishing is canceled off the coast of California.
EXCLUSIVE: Biden administration officials pressured fact-checkers to alter a rating examining whether the federal government was considering a gas stove ban to "false."
The Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on Wednesday on some types of PFAS in drinking water; the move will reduce exposure for millions of people.
The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution Wednesday to strike down President Biden's regulatory effort to crack down on carbon emissions generated from vehicles on the highway.
The Biden administration is already facing a potential lawsuit in response to its recent regulations cracking down on emissions from major chemical manufacturing facilities.
Despite all the promises over the past decade about how renewable energy is the future of U.S. power production by far the biggest tax dodgers are the wind and solar power industries.
The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.
The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.
A federal court ruled on Tuesday that California can continue to set its own vehicle emissions standards, 2 years after the authority to do so was restored by the Biden administration.
FIRST ON FOX: Republican Utah Senate candidate Trent Staggs previously worked for a firm that describes itself as an "ESG company," despite his stance against ESG policies.
Fewer Americans are considering buying an electric vehicle in the future, even as the Biden administration continues to aggressively push measures to incentivize greater ownership.
New England will soon be the second U.S. region to completely phase out coal-fired power, a move that environmentalists cheered but experts warned would have major consequences.
An environmental group has released a report detailing the bizarre items found on New Jersey's beaches last year. Hundreds of volunteers help to clean the beaches.
Crowds have been flocking to Tokyo to revel in Japan's renowned cherry blossoms, known as "sakura," despite their delayed bloom caused by chilly weather.
FIRST ON FOX: A free market business group advised by two-time former Attorney General William Barr is suing California over it aggressive mandate for electric trucks.
Organizations worked to re-release 34 sea turtles into the ocean after spending months nursing them back to health given their poor conditions last winter.
Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.
A ferry boat with more than 100 people caught fire in Thailand early Thursday, forcing some to jump overboard in fear while a rescue boat saved the remainder.
According to the EPA, the East Palestine 2023 train derailment does not qualify as a public health emergency because health problems following the derailment have not been documented.
U.S. truckers are expressing concern that recent rules finalized by the Biden administration that push for more electric trucks will negatively impact their businesses.
The Environmental Protection Agency released stringent new emissions standards for big-rigs that investor Kevin O'Leary warned could have negative economic reverberations.
A federal district judge struck down a key tenet of President Biden's climate agenda targeting carbon emissions generated by vehicles traveling the national highway system.
Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.
More than a dozen U.S. states are expected to be swarmed by trillions of noisy flying bugs next month as they emerge from the ground in a rare phenomenon.
Twenty Republican state attorneys general are asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a climate change case they say could have "grave" consequences for American energy production.
A Tennessee aquarium watched as seven endangered turtles recently hatched at their facility. The Arakan forest turtles are considered critically endangered.
Japan has engaged in talks with Chinese experts to address concerns about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
The Biden administration's proposal to relocate grizzly bears to Washington State has sparked outcry from locals who fear their families and livelihoods will be at risk.
Harrowing new details have been revealed about the tragic day an 8-year-old girl died when she was swimming at a Doubletree by Hilton swimming pool in Houston, Texas.
The smalltooth sawfish, ancient marine creatures, are displaying unusual behavior and experiencing a significant increase in mortality rates in Florida waters.
The Biden administration issued another climate action Friday, this time targeting the heavy-duty trucking industry in a move that could force more electric truck purchases.
FIRST ON FOX: A California climate-focused law firm fueled by dark money quietly intervened in Massachusetts' Big Oil lawsuit, according to filings reviewed by Fox News Digital.
Oil and gas rig companies operating in the waters off the UK in the North Sea could face being shut down if they do not convert platforms to green electricity or low-carbon energy.
Granite Shore Power announced Wednesday its agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to close the coal-fired Merrimack Station power plant in Bow, New Hampshire, by June 2028.
Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned British primatologist and conservationist, is approaching her 90th birthday and plans to celebrate with a series of environmental talks.
A major hail storm near Houston knocked out large parts of a major solar farm, sparking energy reliability and chemical exposure concerns among nearby residents.
Car submersions happen across the U.S. more often than people think βΒ and after the Baltimore bridge collapse, the topic is on people's minds. A driver rehabilitation specialist shared tips.
A mural by the renowned street artist Banksy, which emerged last week in London, has been encased in plastic following an apparent act of vandalism, officials said.
Endangered desert pupfish are causing a hindrance in the conservation of water from the Colorado River, which is a crucial source of water for seven states and Mexico.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva have announced an initiative to invest $1.1 billion in the Amazon rainforest.