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I regret to inform you that this hollowing out of our government will result in dire consequences.
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Texas county declares disaster after "shocking" water contamination test
PFAS levels hundreds of times the safe limit established by the federal environment agency were discovered at some well water sites.
Trump says he will take on paper straws with executive order
President Donald Trump posted his distain of paper straws to his social media platform Truth Social
Fact check: Did Trump overturn ban on forever chemicals in drinking water?
Studies show at least 97 percent of Americans have PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in their bodies.
Palisades Fire Victims Demand Answers on Debris Removal
Frustrated Palisades fire victims confront officials over 18-month debris removal timeline as thousands navigate complex rebuilding process.
Radon map reveals 1-in-4 Americans face dangerous levels
Over 83 million people around the U.S. live in residences with radon levels over the EPA's action level, new data reveals.
After heavy spending to elect Trump, oil industry has an energy wish list
The oil and gas industry spent more in 2024 than in any previous election. Now they want Trump to follow through on his pledge to "drill, baby, drill."
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Millions of Americans' water has forever chemicals or other contaminants
"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher Laurel Schaider said.
Map reveals US states with the worst drinking water
Pennsylvania had the most water violations in 2023, 24,525 in total — 14,808 of which were related to monitoring and reporting.
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EPA Approves California Plan to Ban Sales of Gas Cars by 2035
EPA granted California the authority to transition the state toward zero-emission vehicles.
DOJ sues Illinois city over untreated sewage discharge
The DOJ is suing the city once home to Miles Davis and Tina Turner after an EPA investigation found excess sewage in the water.
Joe Biden bans 'extremely-toxic' cancer-causing chemicals
The Biden administration has banned two cancer-causing chemicals, Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE),
Toxic cancer-causing chemicals banned in US
Two toxic chemicals used in dry cleaning, glues and art supplies have been banned because they can cause cancer and damage organs.
EPA reports another record year for fuel efficiency ahead of Trump's return
Trump has threatened to roll back tailpipe emissions standards and other regulations, despite evidence the rules are leading to a significant reduction in CO2 pollution.
Talks on a plastics treaty have begun. Here's how to stop plastic waste
With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic waste polluting our oceans.
Industry responds to EPA's plastic pollution strategy before treaty talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
Supreme Court is taking on fewer cases than last year
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review five cases since the 2024 term began last month.
Everything Lee Zeldin has said about climate change
Donald Trump has selected Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency during his second term as president.
Donald Trump makes new cabinet appointment
President-elect Trump has appointed former Congressman Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Biden admin toughens standards to protect children from lead paint
A new rule places strict limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities.
Map shows states with most dangerous levels of lead in pipes
A map using EPA data shows that 14 states in the US have over 100,00 water service lines that contain lead.
Clarence Thomas breaks with Supreme Court justices in new decision
Justices refused to put an emergency stay on the EPA's new greenhouse gas emission standards as states challenge law's legality.
Biden rule changes could cost 317,000 Americans their Jobs: Trade group
Experts spoke with Newsweek about the pros and cons of the regulations.
EPA ordered to address risks of fluoride in water linked to children's IQ
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the EPA must take steps to lower the potential risk of fluoride causing lower IQs in kids.
House votes to repeal Biden admin tailpipe emissions rule
The Republican-led House voted to overturn a new EPA rule for electric vehicles on Friday.
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EPA pledges $15M to study "significant threat" to U.S. food supply
Ten grant recipients will research reducing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure to the U.S. food supply.
EPA begins $2.7M hazardous waste cleanup at vaping supplies warehouse
A vape supplies warehouse in Michigan was destroyed in March after its roof collapsed.
New drinking water plan released by Biden administration
The plan dedicates millions of dollars in grant money to schools and child care facilities throughout the nation.
Georgia Election Board member denies asking for Trump White House role
Rick Jeffares reportedly told a news outlet he sought an EPA job in a second Trump term, prompting accusations of corruption.
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Supreme Court sparks contaminated water fight
The Air Force has referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling in its legal fight with the EPA over water near an Arizona airport.