Nov 03 Senate blocks legislation to undercut EPA clean water rules By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have blocked a Senate bill that would have forced the Obama administration to withdraw new federal rules to protect smaller streams, tributaries and wetlands from development and pollution. Continue reading
Oct 30 EPA may ban common pesticide used on fruits and vegetables By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A common pesticide used on citrus fruits, almonds and other crops would be banned under a proposal announced Friday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The proposal would prohibit use of chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide that is sprayed on a… Continue reading
Oct 24 States and industry groups sue government over new clean air rules By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press States and industry groups dependent on fossil fuels filed court challenges Friday to President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 6:30 News Wrap: States sue to block carbon emission curbs By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, two dozen states went to federal court to block EPA curbs on carbon dioxide emissions. States such as West Virginia, Texas and Florida say the plan is illegal and will devastate their economies. Also, Lincoln… Continue watching
Oct 20 States likely to seek settlement in Volkswagen emissions investigation By Ronnie Greene, Associated Press WASHINGTON — An expanding investigation into Volkswagen's emissions-cheating scandal launched by state attorneys general could last years and will likely end in a negotiated settlement. Continue reading
Oct 07 Lacking political clout in D.C., Volkswagen braces for Congress By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — For the first time, Volkswagen Group of America President and CEO Michael Horn will appear before a congressional investigative committee this week. He, and the company, will bring little Washington political clout to the table. Continue reading
Sep 12 In wake of Colorado spill, EPA suspends work at 10 mining sites By Associated Press The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decided to suspend investigations and some cleanup work at 10 mining locations with similarities to a mine involved in a 3-million-gallon wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, in August. Continue reading
Aug 22 EPA knew of blowout risk ahead of Colorado mine accident By Michael Biesecker, Matthew Brown, Associated Press U.S. Environmental Protection Agency managers were aware of the potential for a catastrophic "blowout" at an inactive Colorado mine that could release large volumes of wastewater laced with toxic heavy metals, according to documents released by the agency. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 5:42 News Wrap: Bangkok bomber suspect caught on video By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, authorities in Thailand have pinpointed images of a man suspected of the Bangkok bombing. Also, the EPA formally proposed cutting methane emissions from oil and gas production for the first time. Continue watching
Aug 18 U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas production by nearly half By Matthew Daly, Josh Lederman, Associated Press The Obama administration is proposing to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by nearly half over the next decade in an unprecedented step to curb climate change. Continue reading