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SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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 weeks 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
1 week 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 weeks 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
#pollution
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 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
2 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.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 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
2 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.
more#pollution
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

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

EPA's reorganization risks dismantling the crucial IRIS program, vital for chemical risk assessments.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
fromFast Company
2 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
fromFast Company
2 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 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#trump-administration
#climate-grants
more#climate-grants
#public-health
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 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.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 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.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
more#public-health
#clean-water-act
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 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.
from48 hills
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 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.
from48 hills
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

more#clean-water-act
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
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