Environmental and Government News #6: 10/14/25
Hello! There are some big, big changes going on, so let's cover them. Firstly, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has proposed to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), which requires large industrial facilities to report their annual emissions. The motivation for the proposal is to reduce regulatory burden and save money for businesses. However, even if the GHGRP is ended, some certain oil and gas facilities would still have to report in 2034 due to the Clean Air Act. However, oppositions argue that removing these reporting hurts transparency, and makes it harder to track climate progress. In my opinion, this is a huge step back for climate regulation, and I think in order to continue moving forward, we need more real data and numbers, not less. However, this proposal conflicts with existing laws and requirements, which could lead to legal challenges. As of yesterday, the University of Exeter's Global Tipping Points Report has reported that the Earth ...