Saturday, December 20, 2025

Tag: EPA

EPA watered down major fracking study to downplay water contamination risks

EPA scientists are currently revising the study and taking comments from the public and the EPA's Science Advisory Board.

Drinking water in Indian Country: More violations, less EPA

Analysis shows more health violations but much less federal enforcement at tribal water treatment plants, suggesting “regulatory neglect.”

People in Arkansas Poisoned by Koch Brothers-Owned Paper Plant

Residents have been reported experiencing respiratory and sinus problems, sore throats, nausea and allergies which could be from these factory toxins.

EPA Influenced to Delay Glyphosate Cancer Review

Biotech companies, including Monsanto, have all influenced the EPA in postponing these important and necessary meetings saying the speakers will be too biased.

Correct and clarify unsupported findings on fracking

Sign the petition to tell the EPA to correct and clarify unsupported findings on fracking.

It’s Official: Bees Added to Endangered Species List

The first bees added to the endangered species list include seven types of yellow-faced bees native to Hawaii that play a key role in the survival of some of the states endangered plants.

Trump Economic Adviser “Pushing” for Climate Denier and Fossil Fuel Apologist...

If Trump wins in November, will his climate and energy team wipe out any U.S. progress on the ever-worsening global climate crisis?

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$90 Billion Whistleblower Suit Filed Against Four of the Nation’s Largest...

“BASF Corporation, Bayer Material Science LLC, Dow Chemical Company and Huntsman International LLC have been named in a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit brought by New York law firm Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP on behalf of the U.S. government.”

Science Advisory Board: EPA Lacked Clarity in Report on Fracking and...

The EPA not only ignored high-profile contamination cases in its study, but prematurely abandoned investigations.

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House vote advances SPEED Act as 11 Democrats join Republicans to weaken NEPA protections

Climate and frontline groups warn the permitting bill would gut public oversight, fast track polluting projects, and undermine one of the nation’s foundational environmental laws.

Trump ramps up denaturalization push with 2026 quota targeting naturalized citizens

Internal USCIS guidance reportedly calls for 100 to 200 denaturalization referrals per month, signaling a sharp escalation that experts say collides with legal limits and historical practice.

How the charter school industry’s newest scheme could be ‘the death of public schools’

A charter school “shitstorm” in Florida shows how the industry intends to take over public education.

Trump’s ‘warrior dividend’ raises questions about funding, housing support, and care for service members

The president announced $1,776 checks for about 1.5 million troops before Christmas, but reporting shows the money was repurposed from congressionally approved housing funds rather than a new benefit.

Senate approves record Pentagon budget as Democrats help advance Trump’s defense agenda

Bipartisan vote sends $900 billion military bill to Trump’s desk amid war powers concerns and domestic cuts.