/tags/western-environmental-law-center Western Environmental Law Center en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:31:48 GMT /local-news/2025-07-08/environmental-regulation-rollback-sparks-concern A swath of federal agencies — from the Department of the Interior to the U.S. Air Force and Department of Energy — have sidestepped the usual rulemaking process, implementing sweeping changes to a cornerstone law that required them to consider potential environmental consequences before approving major projects. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:31:48 GMT /local-news/2025-07-08/environmental-regulation-rollback-sparks-concern Bryce Dix /local-news/2022-11-02/environmental-groups-step-in-to-stop-oil-and-gas-rule-appeal New rules recently implemented by the state aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are being challenged by an industry group. Environmental organizations are now stepping in to stop that appeal, claiming it would harm communities of color across the state. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:14:29 GMT /local-news/2022-11-02/environmental-groups-step-in-to-stop-oil-and-gas-rule-appeal Bryce Dix