Dec 22 AP finds climate change risk for 327 toxic Superfund sites By Jason Dearen, Michael Biesecker and Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. live within a mile of 327 Superfund sites in areas prone to flooding or vulnerable to sea-level rise caused by climate change. Continue reading
Dec 19 EPA chief Pruitt spent thousands in taxpayer dollars on anti-surveillance tech and sweeps for his office By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press An accounting of Scott Pruitt's spending for the bug sweep and pricey locks was provided to The Associated Press by an EPA employee who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing concerns of retaliation. Continue reading
Dec 19 How the Trump administration is reshaping the EPA By Talia Buford, ProPublica Since Trump was elected, dozens of environmental rules have been either opened for reconsideration or overturned altogether. These regulations would have had far-ranging effects, from banning hazardous pesticides and offshore oil drilling to stopping coal-mining debris from being dumped into… Continue reading
Dec 10 Health concerns swirl in Texas months after floods from Harvey spread toxic waste By Michael D. Regan Texans are questioning how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handling Superfund sites in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading
Oct 25 GOP senators advance Trump EPA nominees over Dems' objection By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press A Senate committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's picks for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Sep 30 EPA says dioxins might have washed downriver during Harvey By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The EPA says an unknown amount of a dangerous chemical linked to birth defects and cancer may have washed downriver from a Houston-area Superfund site. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 4:18 News Wrap: Hurricane Harvey caused potentially dangerous chemical spill, says EPA By PBS News Hour In our News Wrap Friday, the EPA warned that Hurricane Harvey caused a potentially dangerous chemical spill from a Houston-area Superfund site. The EPA detected high levels of dioxins in the San Jacinto River, which are linked to cancer and… Continue watching
Sep 21 EPA employees attend mandatory anti-leaks classes By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press It is part of a broader Trump administration order for anti-leaks training at all executive branch agencies. The Associated Press obtained training materials from the hourlong class. Continue reading
Jul 30 Skeptics voice concerns over EPA plan for worst toxic waste sites By Michael D. Regan Environmental advocates question whether a new plan would do too much to protect the very industries behind Superfund sites. Continue reading
Jul 27 U.S. regulators greenlight plan for Volkswagen after emissions scandal By Michael Biesecker and Tom Krishner, Associated Press Under the plan, VW owners can either choose to have the emissions systems repaired for free or have the company buy back the vehicles. Continue reading