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Friday, May 17
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Whistleblower claims EPA wasted critical time after devastating Ohio train derailment
(WASHINGTON) -- An Environmental Protection Agency whistleblower told ABC News the United States EPA wasted critical time gathering data in the days immediately following the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, last year.Senior research scientist Robert Kroutil alleged the ...
Tuesday, May 14
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Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that officials brag is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster. But the plane didn’t fly over eastern Ohio until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern ...
Thursday, May 9
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SRN News
25 US states challenge EPA power plant emissions rule in court
By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -A group of 25 Republican state attorneys general sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday seeking to block a landmark rule requiring sweeping reductions in carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants and new natural gas plants, major contributors to ...
Tuesday, April 30
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SRN News
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its ...
Tuesday, April 30
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SRN News
EPA rule bans toxic chemical that’s commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its ...
Friday, April 26
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The Center Square
Wyoming governor, secretary of state say EPA rules will hurt states coal industry
(The Center Square) – Wyoming officials are not happy with the federal government’s latest rules involving coal-fired power plants. ...
Thursday, April 25
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ABC News
EPA limits four types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration on Thursday announced a series of new rules to cut pollution emitted from coal and natural gas fired power plants impacting the air, water, land and climate."The electricity industry is central to America's economic growth and independence. These are ...
Friday, April 19
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The Center Square
25 attorneys general sue over EPA emissions rule, EV mandate
(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from 25 states are suing to block a Biden administration emissions rule imposed on vehicle manufacturers. ...
Wednesday, April 10
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ABC News
EPA announces first national standard limiting forever chemicals in drinking water
(NEW YORK) -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a new rule mandating the first-ever national standard for the presence of so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water.The new standard limits six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in drinking water ...
Thursday, April 4
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The Center Square
EPA, vice president target low-income communities in $20B of awards
(The Center Square) – Grant awards of $20 billion toward the Biden administration's green agenda were announced by the EPA on Thursday morning and in a signature ceremony ...
Friday, March 29
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ABC News
EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency announced its new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Friday, which the agency claims will avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions.The move comes in an election year when the Biden-Harris campaign is working to demonstrate achievements ...
Wednesday, March 27
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The Center Square
Attorneys general say EPA water rule is costly and unlawful
(The Center Square) - A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that would monitor indirect wastewater discharges from slaughterhouses is unlawful and would be costly to businesses, 27 attorneys ...
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