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Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
5 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
5 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
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#climate-grants
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Release of E.P.A. Climate Grants Is Paused by New Court Ruling

The appeals court temporarily froze Citibank's decision to release $625 million in climate grant funds, affecting nonprofits reliant on these funds.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Environment

E.P.A.'s Hunt for Shady Deals and Gold Bars' Turns Up Empty

Lee Zeldin's accusations against the Biden administration regarding $20 billion in climate grants have largely proven false and unsupported.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Release of E.P.A. Climate Grants Is Paused by New Court Ruling

The appeals court temporarily froze Citibank's decision to release $625 million in climate grant funds, affecting nonprofits reliant on these funds.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Environment

E.P.A.'s Hunt for Shady Deals and Gold Bars' Turns Up Empty

Lee Zeldin's accusations against the Biden administration regarding $20 billion in climate grants have largely proven false and unsupported.
more#climate-grants
#public-health
Public health
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of Forever Chemicals' in Fertilizer

The EPA has reported health risks from PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, exceeding safety thresholds.
Contaminated sludge poses environmental and health risks, raising concerns for food safety.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Environment

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.
Public health
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of Forever Chemicals' in Fertilizer

The EPA has reported health risks from PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, exceeding safety thresholds.
Contaminated sludge poses environmental and health risks, raising concerns for food safety.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Environment

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.
more#public-health
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
2 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Malibu balks at proposal to unload fire debris near City Hall as EPA struggles to find sites

Residents oppose the EPA's proposal to open a hazardous waste processing site near schools in Malibu due to safety concerns.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Port of Los Angeles receives unprecedented $400-million grant to electrify operations

The Port of Los Angeles received over $400 million in federal funding to transition to electric cargo-moving equipment, enhancing environmental and air quality efforts.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 months ago
Brooklyn

National Grid says it pays 'more than its fair share' for Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup in federal suit * Brooklyn Paper

National Grid claims fellow polluters are not contributing fairly to the Gowanus Canal cleanup and has filed a lawsuit for financial recovery.
from48 hills
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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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