Politics Nov 30 Cities must replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years under new Biden administration plan The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades. If finalized, it would force most utilities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years.
Nation Nov 22 Biden declared an emergency over lead in water in the U.S. Virgin Islands. But experts think tests were wrong. But experts question the way those water samples were collected, saying the results could be false.
Politics Sep 12 Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion.
Politics Aug 29 Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake.
Politics Aug 22 Some states reject federal money to find and replace millions of dangerous lead pipes Experts say some states and communities may be hesitant to take out loans to search for lead pipes. Activists say declining the money could mean failing to address an important public health issue.
Nation Jun 28 EPA drops environmental justice investigations in Louisiana The investigations were looking into whether Louisiana officials put Black residents living in an industrial stretch of the state at increased cancer risk.
Science Jun 08 Here's why there's so much smoke in the air right now The effects reach as far south as North Carolina and west to Ohio, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.
Politics Apr 06 EPA proposal takes on health risks near U.S. chemical plants The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new rules for monitoring and limiting harmful emissions from chemical plants. The agency said it would significantly reduce cancer risk for residents who live near these facilities.
Politics Apr 04 EPA says Florida has most lead pipes in U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency survey released Tuesday is important because it will be a factor in how $15 billion in infrastructure money will be doled out to find and replace such lines.
Politics Mar 17 States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so.