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EPA
How much is the federal government spending on climate change?
by
Erika Beras
Sep 2, 2019
Only a fraction of what is being spent on efforts to recover from climate-related disasters.
Fact-checking the EPA's claim that oil & gas companies have an incentive to catch leaking methane
Aug 30, 2019
EPA justifies its rollback of methane emission regulations for the oil and gas industry.
Environmental groups prepare for fight over methane proposal
Aug 30, 2019
A Trump administration proposal to roll back Obama-era rules to limit methane emissions is likely to face multiple legal challenges.
Will consumers pay more for reusable packaging to save the planet?
by
Miles Bryan
Aug 28, 2019
A New Jersey-based company is offering brands like Tide, Gillette and Dove in reusable containers.
Automakers follow California's emissions rules to help reach Obama-era reduction targets
by
Scott Tong
Aug 22, 2019
Automakers are deciding whether to choose stricter emissions standards set by California, or a regulatory "freeze" proposed by the Trump administration.
Bill to regulate "Teflon" chemicals in water continues through Congress
by
Scott Tong
Jul 5, 2019
A bill to regulate so-called "Teflon" chemicals found in nonstick pans and waterproof clothing is moving quickly through Congress.
Amid concerns over health, dry cleaners look to "wet" alternative
Jun 7, 2019
In Seattle, grants have been offered to dry cleaning companies who will trade a potentially dangerous chemical for safer alternatives.
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Limit eased on summer ethanol sales
May 31, 2019
Farmers love it. Environmentalists and gasoline refiners? Not so much.
Critics say EPA moving too slowly on regulating chemicals found in Teflon
by
Scott Tong
Feb 15, 2019
There’s a family of chemicals inside our bodies that’s linked to birth defects, immune system problems and, possibly, cancer. The chemicals — known by the acronym P.F.A.S. — are contained in Teflon, which is found in everything from microwave popcorn bags to non-stick pans. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency made a plan to regulate […]
Senate confirmation process begins this week for EPA chief
by
Scott Tong
Jan 15, 2019
Andrew Wheeler is expected to face tough questions about his former role as a lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry.