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
Jul 24 11 states sue over EPA delay of new chemical safety rules By Associated Press The states say Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt exceeded his legal authority by delaying the new Accidental Release Prevention Requirements until 2019. Continue reading
Jul 24 Has the moment for environmental justice been lost? By Talia Buford, ProPublica Facing Trump’s proposals for cutting programs that help minorities and the poor, Democrats scramble to make up for missed opportunities to protect them. Continue reading