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fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 week ago

Moss Landing fire: Vistra and EPA reach battery cleanup agreement

Vistra agreed to remove and safely dispose of fire-damaged batteries at its Moss Landing plant under EPA supervision.
#climate-change
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Trump's EPA Aims to Drop Key Agency Finding That Greenhouse Gases Are Harmful

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Trump's EPA Aims to Drop Key Agency Finding That Greenhouse Gases Are Harmful

more#climate-change
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Federal Science Workers Say Agencies Are Going in the Wrong Direction'

The federal government is filled with scientists who contribute to decisions regarding food, medicines, environment, health care, and more. However, as President Trump's second term began, many scientists noticed a shift towards an antiscience approach.
Science
#public-health
Environment
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under Trump

The Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
Environment
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under Trump

The Trump administration's environmental rollbacks threaten public health and could increase pollution-related illnesses and deaths.
more#public-health
#forever-chemicals
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Experts raise concerns over EPA weakening protections against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The EPA proposes rolling back regulations on 'forever chemicals,' risking public health amidst significant criticism.
Public health
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Trump wants to weaken protections against forever chemicals in drinking water

EPA is rolling back regulations on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, risking public health.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Experts raise concerns over EPA weakening protections against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The EPA proposes rolling back regulations on 'forever chemicals,' risking public health amidst significant criticism.
Public health
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Trump wants to weaken protections against forever chemicals in drinking water

EPA is rolling back regulations on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, risking public health.
more#forever-chemicals
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Vintage photos of New York City before the EPA regulated pollution

The establishment of environmental regulations by the EPA in 1970 significantly improved pollution conditions in New York City.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The EPA Will Likely Gut Team That Studies Health Risks From Chemicals

"Unfortunately, right now, it looks like the polluters won," says Thomas Burke, the founder and emeritus director of the Johns Hopkins Risk Sciences and Public Policy Institute and a former deputy assistant administrator of the EPA's Office of Research and Development.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle Forever Chemicals.' Details Are Sparse.

The Trump administration announced measures against PFAS contamination but did not clarify its stance on Biden-era drinking water regulations.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Trump memo calls on US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs

Trump's administration plans mass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly targeting those seen as disloyal.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

Trump administration to cancel grants for research on rural children's environmental hazards.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Trump memo calls on US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs

Trump's administration plans mass layoffs in federal agencies, particularly targeting those seen as disloyal.
more#trump-administration
#climate-grants
more#climate-grants
Public health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Thousands of Water Systems Across US Have Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Dangerous water contaminants affect millions across the U.S., exposing them to serious health risks through trihalomethanes found in drinking water.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

"This man is not our boss" - EPA workers rally against DOGE cuts

"I work on enforcing regulations that deal with hazardous waste and toxic substances, which is work that I feel is not a partisan issue."
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Testing continues at site of Moss Landing battery plant fire, headway made in delinking process

No current risk to public health reported during Moss Landing Battery Storage cleanup.
Delinking of batteries is ongoing to prevent risk of fires, further flare-ups possible.
Demolition process expected to take months, methodical approach prioritized.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump wants a world without the EPA. Here's what that would actually look like

Environmental regulations are crucial for protecting public health and restoring natural spaces.
Environment
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The Trump administration faces a fight over 'biggest' environmental deregulatory action in US history

The EPA plans to roll back numerous environmental protections, but faces significant challenges including legal hurdles and internal workforce issues.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices

The Trump administration plans to eliminate E.P.A. offices focused on environmental justice, impacting pollution efforts in poor communities.
SF politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Industry-Backed Bills Would Bar EPA From Carrying Out Its Mission, Experts Say

The IRIS program, vital for chemical toxicity assessments, faces significant threats from legislative actions limiting its use in environmental regulations.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco against EPA in landmark ruling

Supreme Court rules in favor of San Francisco, limiting EPA's authority on water quality standards.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She's at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.

The chemical industry strongly opposes EPA regulations on formaldehyde, which is linked to health risks, arguing for faster chemical reviews.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The $20 Billion Controversy Over E.P.A. Climate Funds, Explained

The $20 billion in federal climate funding is now uncertain due to recent controversies.
More than 200 clean energy projects may be at risk amid funding mismanagement claims.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Yet Another Top DOJ Prosecutor Resigns After Trump Appointees Demand She Freeze Funds and Investigate Biden EPA Funding

Denise Cheung resigned after rejecting a request for a grand jury investigation she deemed premature, highlighting tensions within the DOJ.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

An unprecedented situation': EPA plan for LA wildfire cleanup stirs protests over toxic dangers

Protests against EPA's plan to use local beach for toxic waste sorting highlight community concerns about environmental hazards from wildfire debris.
#lee-zeldin
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

Zeldin's EPA nomination highlights Trump's preference for loyalty over expertise, raising concerns about future environmental policy.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

Zeldin's EPA nomination highlights Trump's preference for loyalty over expertise, raising concerns about future environmental policy.
more#lee-zeldin
Miscellaneous
from48 hills
9 months ago

Supes pass resolution seeking to avoid a sweeping attack on the Clean Water Act - 48 hills

The Board of Supes urges the city to settle its lawsuit with the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act, not to direct city officials.
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