Meteorological report summarizing the impact of the late-July heat dome across the Midwestern and Northeastern United States, affecting 140 million people.

The EPA issued final amendments to the NESHAP for Secondary Aluminum Production, strengthening emission limits for dioxins, furans, and other hazardous air pollutants to align with updated technology standards.

{ "id": "81d5aacf-9409-4b0b-9c6a-e69285f10737", "results": [ { "date": "2026-07-29", "last_updated": "2026-08-02", "snippet": "A slight earthquake of 1.8 magnitude \u200bhit the Czech Republic on Thursday, \u200cmuch weaker than initial reports of a 5.5 reading, geophysics agencies and Czech \u200bnews agency CTK reported.\n...\nUS EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \u200bon Thursday proposed \u200ceasing heav

Preliminary data indicates at least 70 deaths linked to extreme heat domes affecting the U.S. in early to mid-July 2026, highlighting significant gaps in national heat-mortality tracking systems.

The United States experienced 12 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters during the first six months of 2026, causing at least $31.9 billion in damages and 183 fatalities. This frequency ranks fifth highest for the first half of a year since 1980.

EU Carbon Permit prices (EUA) reached a 23-week high of €82.67 in late July 2026, following a low of €78.26 on July 20. Market activity has been influenced by proposed EU ETS overhauls and heightened geopolitical tensions.

The EPA finalized 109 settlement agreements in the second quarter of 2026, representing an increase from the 91 penalties issued in Q1 2026. These enforcement actions resulted in $7,065,164 in total fines.

{ "id": "1c16ecde-7fe5-4201-af43-7a5e9351a253", "results": [ { "date": "2026-07-29", "last_updated": "2026-08-02", "snippet": "A slight earthquake of 1.8 magnitude \u200bhit the Czech Republic on Thursday, \u200cmuch weaker than initial reports of a 5.5 reading, geophysics agencies and Czech \u200bnews agency CTK reported.\n...\nUS EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \u200bon Thursday proposed \u200ceasing heav

Data summary of the record-breaking heatwave impacting the Southwestern United States between July 22 and July 29, 2026.

The EPA released new regulatory requirements effective July 2026, mandating a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions for heavy-duty commercial vehicles compared to 2024 standards.

The EPA enforces the vehicle and engine provisions of the Clean Air Act, addressing violations related to emissions standards.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its nineteenth Annual Report on Enforcement, detailing activities over the last fiscal year.

The EPA pursued enforcement actions against hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) importers to ensure compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).

The EPA's 2021 Progress Report provides annual updates on regulatory programs aimed at reducing emissions in the power sector.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Fiscal Year 2025 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, highlighting significant enforcement actions and compliance efforts.

Details regarding a major enforcement action against a chemical manufacturing facility for Clean Air Act violations uncovered in Q2 and finalized this week.

Summary of extreme weather data documenting the record-breaking heat dome that affected the Central and Eastern United States in late July 2026.

On July 6, 2026, the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service reported that global emissions from biomass burning during the first half of 2026 were the lowest since 2003, totaling just below 400 megatonnes of carbon.

On July 3, 2026, the EPA published its 2026 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, outlining upcoming regulatory actions and their statuses. The agenda includes risk management regulations for various chemicals and alignment of the 'waters of the United States' definition with recent Supreme Court decisions.

On July 24, 2026, the EPA lodged a proposed consent decree against Domtar A.W. LLC for violations of the Clean Air Act.

On July 1, 2026, the EPA signed a proposed rulemaking related to the public participation elements for Clean Air Act minor New Source Review (NSR) programs.

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to mitigate blackout risks in the Mid-Atlantic ahead of forecasted hot weather conditions.

On July 1, 2026, the EPA issued guidance clarifying how permitting authorities may apply emission reduction credit (ERC) requirements under the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) preconstruction permitting program.

{ "id": "2b63837d-2e80-4248-a6ca-6d841039d632", "results": [ { "date": "2026-07-29", "last_updated": "2026-07-31", "snippet": "A slight earthquake of 1.8 magnitude \u200bhit the Czech Republic on Thursday, \u200cmuch weaker than initial reports of a 5.5 reading, geophysics agencies and Czech \u200bnews agency CTK reported.\n...\nUS EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \u200bon Thursday proposed \u200ceasing heav