Energy and Environment: The science behind the U.S.’s strange hurricane ‘drought’ — and its sudden end

EPA under Trump shrinks to near Reagan-era staffing levels; Environmental and health groups gear up to defend Obama EPA's gas-mileage standards

With Chris Mooney   The science behind the U.S.'s strange hurricane 'drought' — and its sudden end 2017 is feeling a lot like the intense hurricane years of 2004 and 2005. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » EPA under Trump shrinks to near Reagan-era staffing levels A hiring freeze and buyouts underway through the summer are diminishing the agency to 1988 levels. By Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Environmental and health groups gear up to defend Obama EPA's gas-mileage standards Under the Obama administration rules, new cars would have to get an average of more than 54 miles per gallon by 2025. By Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Since Harvey, gas prices at the pump are up 50 cents a gallon Irma is already sending motorists scrambling to fill up their tanks By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Chemical companies have already released 1 million pounds of extra air pollutants, thanks to Harvey Arkema is not the only chemical plant to suffer damage in the storm. By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Chemical safety agency that Trump wants to eliminate begins investigation of Texas plant explosion An unfolding crisis at a flooded chemical plant outside Houston on Thursday led to the prompt announcement of an investigation by the Chemical Safety Board. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   Experts are worried about volatile chemicals at Houston plant, but not alarmed Organic peroxides that escaped a chemical plant are harmful when they come in contact with the eyes, lungs or skin. By Darryl Fears and Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up  »         Share Energy and Environment:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071