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10/27/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by the city and county of Boulder against Exxon and Suncor, which could determine whether federal law preempts state-court damage claims against oil companies for climate change. Billions of dollars are at stake across dozens of similar state and local lawsuits nationwide, though SCOTUS could potentially avoid ruling on federal preemption if it decides it lacks jurisdiction at this stage. Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the case, potentially impacting the outcome for energy companies seeking to block these state claims.

Billions and billions of dollars are at stake for the oil industry in dozens of cases brought by state and local governments.

10/26/2026

Wisconsin marked its first PFAS Awareness Week by highlighting ongoing efforts to address contamination from “forever chemicals,” including a $125 million PFAS Trust Fund and new grant programs supporting water testing, treatment, and community education. State officials and the Department of Natural Resources are encouraging communities to prepare for upcoming grant opportunities, with initial funding focused on PFAS sampling in private wells, schools, childcare facilities, and other potential contamination sources.

Wisconsin’s first-ever PFAS awareness week came to a close Friday, Sept. 25, with hopes for continued education ahead of the PFAS Trust Fund grant releases in late October. “I am incredibly proud of the work my administration has done to make sure everything from our public water systems and pri...

10/23/2026

Residents living near an AGC Chemicals plant were found to have elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” in their blood, with 70% of those tested exceeding U.S. health-risk guidelines, and some individuals showed extremely high levels after years of exposure from environmental contamination.

People living next to a chemicals plant near Blackpool were tested for ‘forever chemicals’. Last week they received the alarming results

10/22/2026

California has passed a new law requiring the state to track and publicly report the use of agricultural pesticides containing PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” to better understand their prevalence and impacts. Environmental advocates see the measure as a first step toward stronger regulation of PFAS, which have been linked to health risks, while lawmakers describe tracking and monitoring as essential before further action can be taken.

Pesticides containing toxic "forever chemicals" will ‌now be tracked by the state of California, the country's largest producer of agricultural products.

10/21/2026

Microgrids are becoming an important tool for helping communities stay powered during natural disasters and major outages. By providing a more local and flexible source of energy, microgrids can make communities less dependent on the larger electric grid when it is most vulnerable. As extreme weather puts more pressure on energy systems, interest in microgrids is continuing to grow.

Natural disasters are striking more often and with greater intensity. To keep their lights on, these communities are turning to independent supplies of renewable energy.

10/20/2026

As commercial drone delivery expands, a group of 15 states and Harris County, TX, is challenging how the FAA reviews its environmental impacts. The lawsuit argues that issues like repeated flight noise, battery fires, and hazardous materials may need closer review before new delivery markets are approved.

https://www.commercialuavnews.com/states-sue-faa-drone-delivery-environmental-review

10/19/2026

Perdue Farms is backing a new regenerative agriculture initiative focused on creating clearer, more consistent ways to measure environmental improvements on farms. The effort could make it easier to see which farming practices are improving things like soil health and emissions, while helping farmers adopt them.

Members of the newly-launched environmental board of trade will also be the first adopters of a new Puro.earth registry for environmental attribute credits.

10/16/2026

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing could significantly increase demand for PFAS, as manufacturers expand production to serve the growing technology sector. New research also highlights challenges in removing PFAS from semiconductor wastewater, raising concerns about additional environmental contamination associated with increased PFAS production.

Semiconductor manufacturing is among the industries driving demand for PFAS, which are used in a range of chip-production processes. Rapid growth in AI infr ...

10/15/2026

A new investigation alleges that oil and gas groups have publicly supported methane regulations while privately working with the Trump administration to weaken or eliminate them. The rollback could allow more methane pollution and flaring, raising concerns about climate impacts, public health, and consumer costs.

https://www.desmog.com/2026/09/25/oil-api-axpc-trump-epa-effectively-gut-methane-fee-oooobc-rules-affordability-climate-crises/

10/14/2026

A new study found that U.S. veterans ages 20–39 had 13% to 24% higher PFAS blood levels than civilians of the same age. Researchers suggest military exposures, including firefighting foam and burn pits, may contribute to the difference.

U.S. veterans aged 20 to 39 were found to have higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, than civilians of similar ages, a study found.