Decision to delay tighter smog rules branded "illegal and irresponsible"
Minor change to Cross-State Air Pollution Rule will lead to increase in emissions
Affected coal and gas plants may be able to emit up to four per cent more than previously planned
Administrator Lisa Jackson admits the agency will miss target to float new utility-focused proposals by end of September
Court filing slams "excessive and inexcusable delay" to promised air quality standards
Agency delays smog rules, but moves to tackle oil and gas industry air pollution
EPA reveals it will not finalise new air quality standards this week as expected
Democrats and Republicans clash during heated debate on latest GOP bill attacking EPA and green regulation
Tough new targets to cut emissions from US power plants
Judges rule against bid to curb power companies' output by declaring their emissions a "public nuisance"