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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from EPA, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 768 stories have been published about EPA which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from EPA, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 768 stories have been published about EPA which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Cancer · WashingtonEthylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns. EPA: Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide could lead to lymphoma and breast cancer. EPA will conduct public outreach campaigns in each of the communities where elevated risks have been found.See the Story
Communities near 23 sterilization plants have increased cancer risk: EPA
86% Center coverage: 21 sources
EPAThe EPA this year is expected to propose new limits on PFAS in public water systems. Public records show the chemicals have turned up in water samples collected from home water wells, churches, schools, military bases, nursing homes. The Environmental Working Group says it has logged more than 2,800 sites in the U.S. that have PFAS contamination.See the Story
EPA action boosts grassroots momentum to reduce toxic ‘forever chemicals’
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
EPA · IdahoThe EPA is taking public comments through Sept. 9 on its plan to propose the mercury criteria. After the proposal is finalized, the EPA will determine whether the Endangered Species Act applies. Idaho has runs of salmon and steelhead that are federally protected under the act. Eating fish containing mercury is a known health risk.See the Story
US launches process to set Idaho mercury pollution standards
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EPA · RomeThe Environmental Working Group says it has logged more than 2,800 sites in the U.S. The EPA issued new advisories on PFAS in drinking water in June. The agency this year is expected to propose new limits onPFAS in public water systems. If those drinking water regulations mirror the EPA's latest advisories, water system operators will need to act.See the Story
EPA action boosts grassroots momentum to reduce toxic 'forever chemicals' in Chattanooga area, elsewhere
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
EPAThe EPA is developing a framework to guide how it will consider cumulative impacts as a possible civil rights violation. Low-income people of color have voiced concerns about cumulative effects of agency decisions. EPA has ramped up its civil rights enforcement to unprecedented levels, with some 43 investigations now underway.See the Story
EPA Contemplates Cumulative Impact Guidance for Civil Rights (1)
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EPA · Carson CityCarson City takes sewage from Clear Creek and Carson Valley plazas located near the Douglas County line. No pollution going into the Carson River from city facilities, city says. No fine was issued in a settlement between Carson City and the EPA. No findings or allegations regarding pollution being released to Carson River were made.See the Story
City: No pollution going into Carson River in EPA case
US & Canada · Las VegasEnvironmental justice programs to do more for low-income and minority communities. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan says legislation would help households save $500 or more every year. $370 billion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which has been an emphasis in climate change initiatives of President Joe Biden.See the Story
EPA chief puts priority on 'environmental justice' during Las Vegas visit
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
EPAThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today, Thursday, Aug. 11, a federal facility compliance agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps to make improvements related to stormwater discharges at the Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i on the Mokapu Peninsula of Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu.See the Story
Big Island Now : EPA, Marines Reach Stormwater Discharge Agreement for Kāne‘ohe
Climate ChangeIn confirmation limbo are three EPA nominees key to the Biden administration's agenda for tackling climate change, addressing environmental justice and boosting enforcement against polluters.See the Story
E&E News: Biden faces time crunch to fill EPA leadership team
EPA · OceanScientists discovered barrels of industrial waste beginning in 2011 off the Palos Verdes coast. From March 11 through 24, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration took a survey to find out how many barrels are out there. Multiple companies spent about four decades legally dumping chemicals into the Pacific Ocean at 14 deep-water disposal sites.See the Story
DDT dumped off Peninsula went straight into ocean, not contained in barrels, EPA says
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EPARepublicans have argued that federal agencies under President Joe Biden are overstepping their statutory authority on climate risk policies. Democrats including Carper have backed the rulemaking and echo investors and ESG proponents' concerns that stakeholders will be in the dark on companies' full risk profile without an SEC rule.See the Story
Budget bill would task EPA to scrutinize companies' climate goals
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