In general, U.S. environmental laws do not prevent the EPA from weakening protection standards. But merely announcing the agency’s intention to do something doesn’t make it so.

Eastman Chemical Co. has requested a “presidential exemption” from a federal toxic pollution rule affecting the company’s ...

The high court this week will hear arguments on whether opponents have standing to challenge the state’s right to set tough ...

A group of public health leaders says that going back to indoor smoking risks the health of employees and the public and ...

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, promoting environmental protection and awareness since 1970.