The 2009 endangerment finding determined that greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane from fossil fuel development and combustion, pose a threat to public health and welfare.
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U.S. Says Cyberattacks Against Water Supplies Are Rising
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water.
U.S. Designates PFAS Chemicals as Superfund Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated a pair of widely used industrial chemicals as hazardous substances under the country’s Superfund program, accelerating a crackdown on toxic compounds known as “forever chemicals.”
Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect Against PFAS Exposure
The Biden-Harris Administration issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’
EPA Proposes Banning Cancer-Causing Chemical TCE Used in Automotive Care, Other Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed banning the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, which can be found in consumer products including automobile brake cleaners, furniture care and arts and crafts spray coating.
Dangerous Levels of PFAS Detected in Water for 27 Million
Toxic “forever chemicals” are far more widespread through the country’s drinking water systems than previously known, according to new EPA data released Thursday.
Environmental Groups Ask EPA to Shield Public from Abandoned Lead Cables
Agency is urged to take action following the WSJ investigation into toxic lead cables left behind by telecom companies.
Automaker Group Urges EPA to ‘Ease Up’ on Vehicle Emissions Rules
The head of a trade group representing nearly all major automakers urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to “ease up” on its aggressive proposal to sharply cut vehicle emissions through 2032.
Mixed Reaction to EPA New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
The announcement a few days ago by the EPA of proposed new carbon pollution standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants has drawn mixed reactions.
EPA to Propose New Vehicle Pollution Cuts, Sees Big EV Jump
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to propose new rules as early as next week to encourage sweeping cuts in vehicle emissions pollution, which will push automakers toward a significant increase in electric vehicle sales.