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Oct 23, 2024 · Browse the EPA Newsroom to find public service announcements, news releases by topic or language, or find news about what EPA is doing in your region. Read the latest news from EPA.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON - Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency released the “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution,” outlining opportunities for action to protect communities from the impacts of plastic production and waste and detailing how government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and communities can take additional action to prevent plastic pollution.
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions and …
WASHINGTON — Today, Nov. 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The rule facilitates implementation of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to collect a Waste Emissions Charge to better ensure valuable natural gas reaches the market rather than polluting the air.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA …
Sep 25, 2024 · A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children.
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers. The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are widespread and long lasting in …
Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
Sep 25, 2024 · A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take action over concerns about potential health risks from currently...
EPA is cracking down on deadly air pollution with a new rule - CNN
Feb 7, 2024 · The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a step toward reducing deadly air pollution that’s been over a decade in...
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations | AP News
Oct 4, 2024 · The Supreme Court has left in place two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
EPA, Justice Department and Pennsylvania Announce Settlements …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON – Today, Nov. 21, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice announced two settlements with oil and gas operators in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In separate agreements, XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp), agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas ...
Explainer: New EPA power sector rules set up likely legal clashes
April 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized new regulations targeting pollution from power plants, including a landmark rule that requires sweeping...