Jan 24 Trump issues EPA media blackout and suspends agency’s grants By Michael Biesecker and John Flesher, Associated Press The Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants, part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. Continue reading
Jan 19 EPA pick is unclear about toxic lead levels. So are scientists By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Democrats slammed Scott Pruitt for saying he didn't know the science on toxic lead levels for kids, but in fact there's a robust scientific debate on that. Continue reading
Jan 18 In break with Trump, EPA pick says climate change isn’t hoax By Michael Biesecker and Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's choice to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency told senators Wednesday that climate change is real, breaking with both the president-elect and his own past statements. Continue reading
Jan 04 Hawaii residents renew push for stricter pesticide rules By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Hawaii residents concerned about pesticide use by major agriculture companies on the islands are planning a push to strengthen regulation over chemicals they fear harm their health. Continue reading
Dec 15 Column: Would EPA deregulation help industry? History says otherwise By George C. Lodge It is a truism often forgotten: Industries need regulation — for their own protection and profitability. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: EPA finds fracking can contaminate underground water in some cases By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 13 Citing ‘data gaps,’ EPA stops short of drawing verdict on fracking and its impact on drinking water By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and natural gas poses a risk to drinking water in some circumstances, but a lack of information precludes a definitive statement on how severe the risk is, the Environmental Protection Agency says in a… Continue reading
Oct 20 Watchdog says EPA delayed Flint emergency order By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Inspector General Arthur Elkins says the Flint water crisis should have generated "a greater sense of urgency" at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Aug 18 Harley-Davidson to pay $15 million over clean air violations By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Harley-Davidson has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a complaint filed by federal environmental officials over racing tuners that caused its motorcycles to emit higher than allowed levels of air pollution. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 6:26 Congress, Obama find accord on regulation of household chemicals By PBS News Hour President Obama reached a rare agreement with Congress on a new law to regulate toxic household chemicals. The legislation, signed Wednesday, will give the EPA the authority to vet and ban tens of thousands of substances potentially harmful to humans,… Continue watching