Mar 25 Watch 6:51 Supreme Court tests EPA’s limits on mercury air pollution By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court heard arguments over federal pollution mandates. The EPA says its limits on toxic contaminants like mercury in power plant emissions are vital to human health, but energy producers are arguing the EPA didn’t take costs into consideration… Continue watching
Mar 07 Potential hazards hidden in ‘green’ cleaning products, study finds By Carey Reed Commonly used cleaning and personal care products marketed as "green" might not be as environmentally-safe as they claim to be, a new study found this week. Continue reading
Feb 03 Keystone XL’s climate impacts need to be revisited, EPA says By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press With the recent dip in oil prices, the Environmental Protection Agency wants the State Department to "revisit" how much of a toll the Keystone XL oil pipeline would have on global warming. Continue reading
Jan 28 Loss of honey bees and other pollinators could mean malnutrition for millions around the world By Adelyn Baxter New research from scientists at the University of Vermont and Harvard University demonstrates the devastating impact the continued loss of pollinators like honey bees could have on millions of people in the developing world. Continue reading
Nov 26 U.S. proposes stricter smog limits to protect health By Josh Lederman, Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a fresh confrontation with Republicans, the Obama administration on Wednesday proposed stricter emissions limits on smog-forming pollution linked to asthma and respiratory illness. The move fulfilled a long-delayed campaign promise by President Barack Obama but left environmental… Continue reading
Oct 15 EPA gives go ahead to new weed killer for genetically modified soy and corn By Megan Thompson The Environmental Protection Agency today gave the green light to an herbicide designed for use with new genetically modified corn and soybeans. Continue reading
Sep 18 USDA approves new genetically modified corn, soybean seeds By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to a popular weed killer. Continue reading
Jun 13 Which federal agencies do lobbyists target most? By Elizabeth Shell Of the nearly 250 agencies tracked by the Center for Responsive Politics, it’s hardly surprising that the ones responsible for making the laws, the U.S. House and Senate, top the list at No. 1 and 2, respectively, of the 10… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch Carbon-cutting plan proves politically controversial in states where Senate control will be decided By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch EPA plan critic argues cutting carbon emissions could fail if U.S. endeavors alone By PBS News Hour Continue watching