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Austin Water report shows few traces of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water - Austin Monitor

Little to no detectable traces of PFAS found in Austin's drinking water, verified by EPA tests.
Only one PFAS compound, PFBA, was found in trace amounts within acceptable limits.

SF's Water Pollution Lawsuit Against the EPA Is Heading to the US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court will hear a case where San Francisco sued the EPA over sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean.

Supreme Court Paves Way, for Now, for E.P.A. Rule Limiting Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the E.P.A. to impose carbon emission limits on power plants, benefiting the Biden administration's environmental goals.

Federal Judge Rules Fluoride is a Neurotoxin in Historic Lawsuit

A federal court found that fluoridation of water poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children, requiring the EPA to respond.

Federal Judge Rules Fluoride is a Neurotoxin in Historic Lawsuit

A federal court ruled that fluoridated water poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children, prompting potential EPA regulation.
The ruling does not declare fluoridation as definitively harmful, but indicates a significant risk that requires action.

Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

The EPA is considering multiple expensive plans to clean Newtown Creek, highlighting the ongoing debate over effective depths for dredging contaminated sediment.

Austin Water report shows few traces of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water - Austin Monitor

Little to no detectable traces of PFAS found in Austin's drinking water, verified by EPA tests.
Only one PFAS compound, PFBA, was found in trace amounts within acceptable limits.

SF's Water Pollution Lawsuit Against the EPA Is Heading to the US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court will hear a case where San Francisco sued the EPA over sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean.

Supreme Court Paves Way, for Now, for E.P.A. Rule Limiting Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the E.P.A. to impose carbon emission limits on power plants, benefiting the Biden administration's environmental goals.

Federal Judge Rules Fluoride is a Neurotoxin in Historic Lawsuit

A federal court found that fluoridation of water poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children, requiring the EPA to respond.

Federal Judge Rules Fluoride is a Neurotoxin in Historic Lawsuit

A federal court ruled that fluoridated water poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children, prompting potential EPA regulation.
The ruling does not declare fluoridation as definitively harmful, but indicates a significant risk that requires action.

Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

The EPA is considering multiple expensive plans to clean Newtown Creek, highlighting the ongoing debate over effective depths for dredging contaminated sediment.
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EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED

The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits.

Biden Administration Unleashes Powerful Regulatory Tool Aimed at Climate

The Biden administration is using a powerful policy tool to crack down on methane leaks and cut greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy.
New limits on methane aim to reduce climate warming pollution from oil and gas drilling sites, which emit methane that is 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in the short term.
The EPA has included a controversial calculation called the social cost of carbon in the methane rule, which gives the government legal authority to limit emissions from smokestacks and tailpipes across the country.
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