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What we know about toxic 'forever chemicals' and how to reduce our exposure

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson

A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water.

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4 things to know about regulating 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Experts say the move to reduce exposure to these “forever chemicals" would bolster public health across the nation.

EPA orders states not to block waste shipments from Ohio derailment

By John Seewer, Associated Press

A handful of political leaders and states have sought to block shipments from East Palestine.

EPA to limit harmful 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

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.

EPA orders 'pause' of contaminated waste removal from Ohio derailment site

By Associated Press

Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line.

What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial.

EPA uses rare veto to block Alaska copper, gold mine plan

By Becky Bohrer, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

The area supports the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery. Alaskan Native tribes and environmentalists are heralding the move after a long fight against the proposed Pebble Mine.

EPA proposes tougher air quality standards for deadly soot pollution

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Biden administration is proposing tougher standards for a deadly air pollutant, saying that reducing soot from tailpipes, smokestacks and wildfires could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year.

EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination against Hispanics

By Michael Phillis, Brittany Peterson, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado's regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a letter released by the agency Wednesday.

EPA launches new office to distribute $3 billion in environmental justice grants

By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press/Report for America

President Joe Biden’s top environment official visited what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement Saturday to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in block grants to underserved communities burdened by pollution.