Energy & Environment — Trump issues air pollution pardons on July 4

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators President Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, including nine people who were convicted of violating a federal air pollution law, a White House official confirmed to The Hill. © Matt Rourke, Associated Press Trump pardoned nine people who were found to have either tampered with equipment in trucks used for emissions control, or sold aftermarket parts disabling those controls and bypass the mandatory parts. Federal law prohibits removing or modifying emissions control devices in vehicles.   So-called defeat devices can be used to get around a vehicle's emissions controls. The Trump administration previously said it would generally stop prosecuting people who sell them.    A White House official said last week that the acts of clemency “relieved consumers from these regulatory burdens,” particularly for individuals who modified their vehicles “in good faith.”  The official characterized the group as victims of “the previous administration’s wrongful and unnecessary regulations on emissions controls.”   The Trump administration has also axed regulations that were expected to rein in tailpipe pollution from cards and trucks.   Read more here, from The Hill's Finya Swai. Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter, I’m Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: DC fireworks show led to ‘Code Red’ air quality alert around nation’s capital The Washington, D.C. area was under an air quality alert after a dazzling fireworks show lit up the nation’s capital to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July Fourth.  Full Story Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs to be handled by company that won no-bid contract, Burgum says Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Sunday said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs will be completed by the same company that was previously hired to revive the landmark.   Full Story OPEC+ companies slightly boosting production as oil prices slide A group of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a modest increase in oil production, though current prices are already relatively low.  Full Story What We’re Reading  News we’ve flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Companies withhold info more often for dangerous chemicals, C&EN finds (Chemical & Engineering News) Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds (The Guardian) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Platner’s unraveling may keep the Senate in play for Democrats  It looks like Graham Platner won’t be putting oyster stew on the Senate Dining Room menu any time soon.  Read more Trump says he overruled recommendation to cancel July 4 event on the National Mall President Trump on Sunday said he overruled a recommendation to cancel a July 4 event on the National Mall that was threatened by severe weather. Read more   You’re all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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