EPA & Power Plants: The Trump administration moved to repeal Biden-era greenhouse gas limits on coal and natural gas power plants, framing it as a way to cut costs and boost grid reliability, while Democrats and environmental groups warn it will raise pollution and worsen climate impacts. Federal Court Limits “Emergency” Power: A federal appeals court ruled the DOE overstepped by using emergency authority to keep a Michigan coal plant running, narrowing how far the government can extend the life of retiring polluters. West Virginia Energy Policy: West Virginia leaders including Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito praised the EPA rollback as a win for reliable, affordable energy and jobs. PFAS & Water: North Carolina reached a nearly $500M settlement with DuPont, Corteva and Chemours over PFAS contamination tied to the Fayetteville Works plant, with money earmarked for drinking-water and local cleanup efforts. WV Outdoors & Resilience: West Virginia State Parks opened the 100-site Slabtown Campground at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and is also rolling out fall programming like the Red Oak Fire Lookout overnight rentals and a fall colors photo contest. Weather Watch: Multiple posts highlight unusually cold Septembers and heavy-precipitation Septembers in West Virginia since 1895. Local Environment Education: WV DEP hosted a Jackson’s Mill water festival for Lewis County students, focusing on protecting waterways.