GOP officials demand inquiry into EPA use of encrypted messaging apps like Signal. Some GOP member are now demanding to conduct an inquiry into the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) use of encrypted messaging apps like Signal.
At the Environmental Protection Agency, the Trump administration has staged a media blackout in addition to barring staff from awarding any new grants or contracts.
EPA is settling $1 million as payment for the damage done to the environment and the people over a toxic mine spill that was accidentally triggered. However, future costs will not be covered by the agency
making county officials disappointed.
Residents of Flint are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over their negligence on the water crisis. The residents alleged that the EPA was held responsible for the crisis that caused heath, environmental and personal damages.
The US Environmental Protection Agency asked Mistubishi Motors to provide more tests and information regarding its fuel test scandal. The said issue has brought the market value of the Japanese automaker at record low.
The US Department of Agriculture will stand on its decision not to give anything or pay damages to families from Idaho. The families are seeking that USDA will pay the damages done to their crops and cows caused by their pesticide.
German automaker Volkswagen is now planning on increasing the budget it had intended for the the Dieselgate scandal. The company is exerting all efforts in order to avoid any court trial as well as bringing back its old glory.
Volkswagen will be facing the US court this week to discuss their solutions on the over 500,000 diesel cars affected with the faulty emission devices. Apart from the trial they're facing, the company is also facing dozens of lawsuits from owners of the defetive cars and from EPA.
After first apologizing for the Flint water crisis, Gov. Rick Snyder blamed state environmental officials and the federal EPA for the problems surrounding lead-tainted water supply.
Germany 's pioneer car maker, Volkswagen, is now facing a 3.3 billion euro lawsuit. The case was filed due to the company's cover-up regarding its diesel polluting engine.
On Thursday, US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected a plea to block a contentious air pollution rule for power plants in a big triumph for the Obama administration.
Despite Supreme Court's stay on Clean Power Plan last week, EPA remains optimistic and will continue to support states that intend to continue with the planning process.
Michigan officials released over 24,000 pages of documents revealing that the government knew about Flint Legionnaires' disease 10 months before warning was made.
Obama called the Supreme Court decision blocking the effectivity of the Clean Power Plan as "unusual." The U.S. President nevertheless expressed confidence that the decision will be overturned in their favor.
The House approved a bill on Wednesday to clarify the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to notify the residents about the danger from lead in their drinking water.
Sixty-six investors of Volkswagen are now moving to file legal action against the company. Just a month after the whole scandal about Volkswagen cheating on its emission tests broke, the company is once again facing more trouble.
The US DOJ is serious about going after Volkswagen for its violation of the Clean Air Act. On Monday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against German car manufacturer, Volkswagen.
Volkswagen sued by the U.S. Justice Department over the allegations that the automaker installed illegal software in its vehicles to cheat emissions tests. The company could face $90bn for the allegations.
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) was facing fresh questions on Tuesday after U.S. regulators widened their accusations of emissions- test cheating against the German carmaker to include the luxury Porsche brand previously run by its new CEO.
