Huntington Beach proposal was too "problematic" to move forward, California Coastal commissioners said.  

Justice Department sets up new office of environmental justice enforcement.

 The U.S. government will spend nearly $900 million in the next five years to address aquatic trash, a problem that vexes municipal stormwater agencies. 

White House reinstates required environmental review of project "cumulative impacts" that were removed by the Trump administration.

Proposed designations could mandate added preconstruction permitting for some types of projects.

WSSC Water adds new thermal hydrolysis process units to wastewater facility to help reduce biosolids and cut energy costs.

Industry groups praise U.S. Supreme Court order reinstating a Trump-era cutback, but environmental advocates say the action will create a lot of confusion. 

Senate approves first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Long path ahead before Congress sets final spending levels for fiscal 2023.