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.
Health Mar 14 EPA to limit harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
Politics Mar 09 House GOP votes to overturn Biden administration water protections The House has voted 227-198 to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, advancing long-held Republican arguments that the regulations are an environmental overreach and burden to business.
Politics Mar 02 Poor communities await first EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.