Boston Bus Company Fined $5.6M for Idling Pollution
#AirPollution #CleanAirActA bus company will pay $5.6 million for idling engines in Boston, violating a five-minute limit under the Clean Air Act. Idling wastes fuel and harms health, though enforcement remains low nationwide. read more
Justice Department moves to dismiss xAI pollution lawsuit
#JusticeDepartment #CleanAirActThe Trump Justice Department seeks to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit against Musk’s xAI over unpermitted gas turbines powering a $20 billion data center in Mississippi, citing national security and economic necessity. read more
Trump Admin's New Email Allows Fossil Fuel Exemptions Bypass Regulation
#TrumpAdministration #CleanAirActThe Trump administration allows fossil fuel companies to request exemptions from air pollution rules by emailing the president directly. The EPA provides a template for requests linked to the Clean Air Act, sparking environmental concerns. read more