Use of HFCs to be limited by 85% over the next 15 years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday that it would be placing new restrictions…
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Increased Heat Protections Proposed for Workers
President Biden jump-starts the rule-making process at OSHA. The U.S. has experienced extreme heat this summer with triple-digit temperatures killing hundreds in the Pacific Northwest and exposing outdoor…
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President Issues Stronger Emissions Rules
Executive order establishes goal for electric vehicles. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order in which he sets a target for half of all new vehicles…
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EPA Advances Pesticide Safety Research
UC Davis receives $6 million in funding. On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) announced that it had awarded $6 million…
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EPA-Approved Fracking Chemicals are Toxic
The chemicals can accumulate in the human body. The Environmental Protection Agency in 2011 approved the use of chemicals in fracking that can break down into toxic substances…
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EPA Looks to Phase Down Refrigerant
New rule stems from bipartisan 2020 legislation. The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing draft regulations that would sharply phase down gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration over…
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Nuclear Waste Leak Discovered by Energy Department
World War II era tank in Washington state a known hazard. An underground nuclear waste storage tank located in the state of Washington developed a leak. The Hanford…
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EPA Sends Resources to Restore Texas’ Drinking Water
Assistance comes as the state works to recover from severe winter storm. The Environmental Protection Agency has sent personnel and resources to Texas to assess and assist in…
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EPA Overhauls Lead and Copper Pipe Rules
Water utilities will be required to test for lead at schools and childcare facilities. Six years after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, the Environmental Protection Agency is…
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EPA Updates Lead Rules to Protect Children
Stronger lead regulations for the first time in 20 years. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations that aim to protect children from dangerous levels of…
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