The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been in the news recently due to various developments related to environmental protection measures. These include the implementation of new pollution monitoring sites, regulations on chemical emissions from industrial plants, and the promotion of clean energy initiatives to create jobs and reduce pollution. Additionally, there have been reports on the EPA's involvement in regulating asbestos use and addressing potential spikes in carbon emissions under different political scenarios.
The EPA is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government, established in 1970 to address environmental issues and protect human health. It plays a crucial role in developing and enforcing regulations related to air and water quality, waste management, and chemical safety. The agency conducts research, monitors environmental conditions, and works with industries and communities to promote sustainable practices. The EPA's actions are guided by federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, aiming to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.
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Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring.
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Trifluoroacetic acid found in drinking water and rain is thought to damage fertility and child development
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Coal to be hit hard, natural gas plants will have to capture carbon emissions.
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The solar energy funding could create around 200,000 jobs, according to the White House.
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The bilateral Status of Forces Agreement gives exclusive authority to the U.S. forces over the management of their facilities in Japan.
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Company will pay residents and businesses, but it has not admitted fault or liability for the derailment
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Chemical plants will have to monitor how much is escaping and stop leaks.
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Clean energy and pollution-cutting efforts will see a substantial financial boost.
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Also, a U.S. reporter has spent a year in a Russian prison. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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But, companies will have up to 12 years to phase out chrysotile asbestos.
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The CAA’s main message is that Muslims do not belong to India in the same way that Hindus do
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New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared to an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
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Emissions could spike by 4 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030 under a second Trump term, the research finds.
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New restrictions on Moscow could mean higher freight costs and a lower discount on Russian crude, sources told Reuters.
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The Supreme Court will weigh in on the EPA's 'good neighbor' plan and the Chevron deference principle, potentially limiting the agency's ability to regulate air pollution.
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A study has found that 80% of Americans are regularly exposed to the chemical chlormequat, which is linked to fertility and developmental issues in lab animals.
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The Biden administration intends to relax elements of its strategy to combat climate change, specifically the limits on tailpipe emissions designed to promote the switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles.
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President Biden promises ongoing federal support for East Palestine, Ohio, following a deadly train derailment and chemical spill.
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A new report predicts that climate change-related events will cause a steady deterioration in air quality in the US through 2054.
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The UK is being urged to urgently meet its international climate commitments after sending mixed messages at the Cop28 UN climate summit.