The finalized rule increases the use of homegrown biofuels. President Donald Trump announced the updated Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2“ final rule at the White House Great American…
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EPA and SBA Administrators Meet with LA Officials to Expedite Wildfire Recovery
The rebuilding process has been hampered by permitting and other obstacles. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler met with…
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EPA Announces U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Address Tijuana River Sewage Issues
Minute 333 is expected to have a greater effect than past efforts on the sewage issues between Tijuana and Southern California. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that…
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EPA Administrator Undergoes Skin Cancer Surgery
He recommends sunscreen and dermatology screenings. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced he recently had surgery for skin cancer. He recommended that people use sunscreen. “I’m grateful…
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EPA Administrator Engages States and Communities on Energy and Environmental Projects
His visits highlight partnerships across Delaware, Washington, Arizona, and Idaho on farming, restoration, and clean energy initiatives. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited Delaware, Washington,…
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EPA Proposes Repeal of Landmark Greenhouse Gas Policy
Proposal revokes a 2009 scientific “endangerment finding” report on the devastating impact of global warming. During the week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a repeal of its…
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EPA Awards Brownfields Grants to Projects Across the Nation
Six Kentucky projects are among 23 recipients to benefit from cleanup and revitalization funding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $18.8 million in Brownfields Grants for…
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Senate Makes Procedural Change to Vacate California’s EPA Waivers
The Senate majority leader moved the process through motions to circumnavigate the parliamentarian. The Senate cleared the three joint resolutions on Thursday necessary to overturn environmental waivers the…
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EPA Takes Steps to Address “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
The agency requested Congressional collaboration to curtail PFAS pollution in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions this week to address polluting “forever chemicals” in the…
Read More60 Members of Congress “Concerned” by EPA Employee Reduction
They wrote a letter to EPA Administrator Zelding warning against planned firings. Over 60 members of the House minority party signed a letter sent to EPA Administrator Lee…
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