
Umair Irfan
Former correspondent
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It might be illegal.


New renewable energy projects are expected to be profitable with little government support.


Today’s interactive Google Doodle honors the pioneering Danish chemist.


Two cities seeking damages from BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips can now demand documents.


Why are EPA guards shoving reporters?


Blue flames, lava, laze, vog, and ash: Kilauea is still extremely active.


Higher levels of CO2 are lowering amounts of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins in rice.
Legal aid for Scott Pruitt could invite more ethics problems.


The EPA administrator will face more questions about his spending and ethical offenses at a Senate hearing Wednesday.


Heavy rain, swift wind, and hail are poised to strike Washington, DC, and the mid-Atlantic region.