Pakistan’s 'shocking' spring heat drives up water use, health risks

"Temperatures we used to record in June and July are now being recorded in March," Pakistan's weather agency says.

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How Lee Zeldin shifted the mission — and the message — of the E.P.A.

More than any administrator in decades, Lee Zeldin talks about the Environmental Protection Agency's work in economic terms, reflecting President Trump’s desire to boost industry while downplaying environmental consequences.

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Trump approves FEMA disaster requests for at least 7 states

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states. That word comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which says Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington will get federal support for recovery needs.

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Pakistan’s 'shocking' spring heat drives up water use, health risks

Trump worker heat program removes inspection goals

How Lee Zeldin shifted the mission — and the message — of the E.P.A.

Scientist use DNA in efforts to help species adapt to climate change

Trump approves FEMA disaster requests for at least 7 states

The emerging danger of post-hurricane heat waves

The Great Salt Lake is dying and fixing it could cost billions

Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat waves: Study

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.