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EPA News Release: EPA Highlights Progress Achieved to Reduce Waste and Conserve Resources on America Recycles Day Release Date: November 15, 2024 EPA, Hopi Tribe, federal partners reach milestone on safe drinking water, conclude Administrative Orders
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Selections for Nearly $3 …
WASHINGTON — Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program. These grants will support the deployment of ...
New EPA rules would force plants to capture emissions, shut down - AP News
Apr 25, 2024 · Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's “pushing our planet to the brink.”
Supreme Court rules on EPA's 'Good Neighbor' rule: What it means - AP News
Jun 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday.
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
EPA tightens rules on some air pollution for the first time in ... - NPR
Feb 7, 2024 · The new regulations could save thousands of lives from deadly air pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's calculations.
The EPA prepares for its 'counterpunch' after the Supreme Court …
Jul 1, 2022 · The Supreme Court's ruling that curbs the power of the Environment Protection Agency will slow its ability to respond to the climate crisis, but "does not take the EPA out of the game," according...
Supreme Court restricts EPA's authority to mandate carbon emissions : NPR
Jun 30, 2022 · The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.
EPA imposes first limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water - NBC News
Apr 10, 2024 · For the first time, the EPA has set limits for six types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The chemicals have been linked to health issues and can linger permanently in the environment.