While Trump pledges to combat toxics, his EPA moves to loosen chemical rules
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration’s actions are expected to ...
EPA science office faces deep cuts, putting North Carolina jobs and research at risk
The Trump administration’s plan to cut EPA’s research arm could cost 1,000 jobs, hit Research Triangle Park, and weaken North ...
3 ways the EPA's rollback of environmental regulations could affect Americans' health if air pollution worsens
This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say ...
Texans grapple with rising toxic pollution as oil, gas production booms
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part three in a four-part series. Read part one here ...
Industry-Backed Legislation Would Bar the Use of Science Behind Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Two bills in Congress would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments ...
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RFK Jr., once poisoned by mercury, is silent as EPA weakens rules against it
The HHS secretary has fought mercury pollution for years. He’s now in an administration that wants to make it easier for industries to dump it into the air ...
NC plan lets factories keep dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water
North Carolina advances a PFAS rule critics say won’t stop pollution or protect drinking water, as debate grows over industry ...
Suncor plans to take down a 100-foot flare stack in project to upgrade Commerce City refinery
The $16 million project is scheduled to start later this year, pending approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health ...
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Major ship collision in UK waters sparks fears of toxic chemical leak
“Chemical pollution resulting from incidents of this ... on UK authorities to take urgent action to contain the release of toxic substances from the ships. “We must hope an environmental ...
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Pause on forever chemical standards Will Not ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ | Opinion
While the Safe Drinking Water Act mandates treatment upgrades, it doesn't protect private wells or address contamination in lakes and rivers. The most effective solution is to hold polluters ...