May 17 EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic waste dumped near coal power plants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the plan would hold polluters accountable for controlling and cleaning up coal ash, a byproduct of burning coal that can pollute groundwater, drinking water and air and has been linked to cancer and other health… Continue reading
May 11 Watch 5:17 Proposed EPA rules would force power plants to slash carbon emissions By Geoff Bennett, William Brangham The Environmental Protection Agency laid out its latest move to cut the greenhouse gasses that are driving climate change, unveiling a sweeping new set of guidelines for the power plants that generate America's electricity. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
May 11 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after EPA proposes greenhouse gas emission rules for power plants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden called the plan “a major step forward in the climate crisis and protecting public health.”… Continue reading
Apr 13 EPA awards $177 million to environmental justice groups By Drew Costley, Associated Press The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it's investing $177 million to create 17 technical assistance centers around the country to help environmental justice organizations successfully apply for federal funds. Continue reading
Apr 12 WATCH: EPA Administrator Micheal Regan announces new rules to spur sales of electric vehicles By Matthew Daly, Tom Krisher, Associated Press The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Continue reading
Apr 06 EPA proposal takes on health risks near U.S. chemical plants By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new rules for monitoring and limiting harmful emissions from chemical plants. The agency said it would significantly reduce cancer risk for residents who live near these facilities. Continue reading
Apr 04 EPA says Florida has most lead pipes in U.S. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency survey released Tuesday is important because it will be a factor in how $15 billion in infrastructure money will be doled out to find and replace such lines. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 6:21 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. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: Biden calls for tougher penalties for executives of failed banks In our news wrap Friday, stocks dropped again amid nagging fears in the banking industry, President Biden asked Congress to authorize tougher penalties for executives of failed banks, the International Criminal Court targeted Russian President Putin with an arrest warrant… Continue watching
Mar 17 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. Continue reading