Tag: Environmental Protection Agency
Trump’s $625 million coal bailout draws fire from climate and health...
Administration announces $625 million for coal plant life-extensions while Interior opens 13.1 million acres for leasing and EPA scraps pollution limits; advocates warn the public will “pay the price” through higher bills, dirtier air and stalled clean energy.
Trump EPA moves to end emissions reporting used by communities and...
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which since 2010 has gathered emissions data from about 8,000 large facilities, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups, former EPA officials, and even some industry voices.
Current nitrate level EPA deems safe fails to reflect birth outcomes,...
The study said the current level of nitrate that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deems safe fails to reflect birth outcomes and other potential health risks.
Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding isn’t simple and could have unintended consequences
The Trump administration is trying to eliminate it.
Trump signs Congressional Review Act, reverses three California clean vehicle programs
California plans to challenge the resolutions through legal action.
How 77 tons of radioactive waste ended up in Brooklyn
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
EPA bans cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning and industry
EPA bans two cancer-causing chemicals, marking a critical step in protecting public health and the environment after decades of harm.
Supreme Court allows EPA to implement carbon emission standards despite ongoing...
The fossil fuel industry filed lawsuits with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit requesting the court block the program and the Supreme Court put the EPA's new rule on hold until it was settled in court.
US senators demand EPA ban paraquat as evidence links toxic pesticide...
The senators urged EPA Administrator Michael Regan to take decisive action to protect public health, noting that over 70 countries have already banned paraquat due to its known dangers.
Three states petition EPA to classify PFAS compounds as hazardous air...
North Carolina, New Jersey and New Mexico petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to begin regulating PFAS “forever chemical” air emissions.
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Shutdown deal over healthcare exposes deep Democratic divisions
A bipartisan agreement to reopen the government leaves ACA subsidies expiring and Medicaid cuts intact, prompting strong criticism from progressive lawmakers.
Trump should win Nobel War Prize
War with Venezuela, military intervention in Mexico, the attack in Iran, the deployment of military force in U.S. cities, a trillion dollar military budget: Trump deserves a Nobel prize, but not for peace.
Utah judge faces impeachment threats after striking down GOP congressional maps
A late-night ruling upholding a voter-approved anti-gerrymandering initiative has escalated into a direct confrontation between Utah lawmakers and the state judiciary.
Progressives intensify campaign to replace Schumer after Democrats end shutdown without healthcare deal
A growing number of lawmakers, candidates, and activists are demanding new Democratic leadership after eight senators joined Republicans to reopen the government, leaving Affordable Care Act protections and Medicaid funding untouched.
The truth about kratom and its safety problems
"Depending on the amount of active ingredient in the product…taking kratom can be harmful," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people not to use kratom because of possible harm it can cause.