The EPA is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
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States Must Include Cybersecurity in Water System Audits, EPA Says
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a memorandum requiring states to examine cyber defenses at public water systems during routine audits.
EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Clean Up Toxic Derailment
The EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to pay for the cleanup of the East Palestine, Ohio, train wreck and chemical release as federal regulators took charge of long-term recovery efforts.
EPA Finalizes Tough New Emissions Rules for Heavy-duty Trucks
The EPA finalized new emissions standards to drastically cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks, the first of a series of actions planned to cut vehicle pollution.
EPA Proposes Classifying Two “Forever Chemicals” Hazardous
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed classifying two chemicals used in everything from carpets to cookware for more than 50 years as hazardous substances, the latest effort to clean up compounds linked to cancer and other health problems. Because of their nonstick and water-repellent properties, the two man-made substances, commonly known as PFOA and PFOS, were… Continue reading EPA Proposes Classifying Two “Forever Chemicals” Hazardous
EPA Warns that ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pose Health Risks Even at Very Low Levels
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought, posing health risks even at levels so low that they cannot currently be detected. The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by manufacturers in the United… Continue reading EPA Warns that ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pose Health Risks Even at Very Low Levels
EPA Moves to Restore Obama-Era Rules on Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved on Monday to reinstate a federal determination that allowed it to regulate mercury, lead, and other toxic metals emitted by coal and oil-fired power plants. Under the Obama administration, the EPA stated that it had the authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate mercury and other toxic metal… Continue reading EPA Moves to Restore Obama-Era Rules on Power Plants
EPA to Raise Fuel-Efficiency Requirements for Cars and Light Trucks
The Biden administration increased fuel-efficiency standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks in an effort to combat climate change and push the auto industry toward electric vehicles. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday that it would require automakers to achieve a fleetwide average of 55 miles per gallon by model year 2026,… Continue reading EPA to Raise Fuel-Efficiency Requirements for Cars and Light Trucks
EPA to Adopt New Rules to Cut Emissions from Coolants
The Environmental Protection Agency is completing new rules to reduce the use of coolants in air conditioners and refrigerators that are potent greenhouse gases. The rules create a process for reducing the use of hydrofluorocarbons in cooling appliances, the first step toward meeting new mandates to cut their supply by 85% over 15 years, the… Continue reading EPA to Adopt New Rules to Cut Emissions from Coolants
Trump’s EPA Finalizes Last-Minute Limits on Science Used in Rulemaking
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief said on Monday he has finalized a rule to limit what scientific research the agency can use to formulate regulations, in a concession to big business weeks before President Donald Trump leaves office. Under the rule, the EPA will no longer be able to rely on scientific research… Continue reading Trump’s EPA Finalizes Last-Minute Limits on Science Used in Rulemaking