Environmental groups

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, reigniting debate over regulating commercial use of orbit and its consequences for the night sky.

A federal judge has ordered a halt to border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, according to a New York Times report. The ruling blocks work along a stretch of the US-Mexico border known for its remote canyons and environmentally sensitive terrain. The decision lands amid ongoing legal and political fights over the wall's expansion, with environmental groups and border communities among those challenging construction.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a climate case with major potential consequences. The outcome could shape how far courts and regulators can go in addressing climate change, and the stakes are high for governments, companies and environmental groups watching the proceedings closely.

Florida Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds is the subject of a new rundown of where he stands on climate and energy issues. The overview, published by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, lays out his record and policy positions for voters comparing candidates. As the campaign heats up, environmental groups are scrutinizing candidates' stances on clean energy, emissions and federal climate policy.

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, arguing that his policies are driving up fuel costs for American consumers. The suit, reported by Electrek, challenges actions affecting fuel prices. The filing is likely tied to the administration's rollback of fuel efficiency or emissions standards, which opponents say cost drivers more at the pump.

Churches in the Pacific are taking the lead on nuclear justice, pressing for accountability over the legacy of nuclear testing in the region. According to the World Council of Churches, church groups are achieving what governments have often been unable or unwilling to do, including advocacy for affected communities and recognition of the ongoing health and environmental harm caused by decades of nuclear activity in the Pacific.

Attention is turning to the legal case Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guåhan, which centers on a dispute over U.S. military activity in Guam. Prutehi Guåhan, a group of Chamorro land defenders, has opposed military projects threatening ancestral lands and cultural sites, notably around Litekyan (Ritidian Point). The case raises questions about indigenous land rights, environmental protections and the military's expansion in the Pacific.

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its rollback of vehicle mileage and emissions standards. The legal action argues the weakened fuel efficiency rules will increase pollution and gasoline consumption. It marks the latest courtroom clash over the administration's efforts to undo climate and auto regulations put in place by prior governments.

Environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging its easing of vehicle fuel economy standards. The administration weakened emissions and efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks, arguing they were too costly for automakers. The groups contend the rollback worsens air pollution and undermines climate goals. Outlets including the Seattle Times and ABC News are covering the legal challenge.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's rollback of federal fuel-economy standards, which his office calls illegal. The legal action argues the weakened emissions and mileage rules harm consumers at the gas pump and worsen air pollution. It adds Minnesota to the group of states pushing back against the administration's environmental deregulation through the courts.

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has published a formal notice confirming it issued the air quality plan approval for Shell's petrochemical plant in Beaver County. The approval covers emissions standards for the facility, a major plastics-producing complex along the Ohio River that has drawn sustained scrutiny from environmental groups and residents over its permitted pollution levels.