All EPA articles – Page 6
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Chemical regulation reform gains momentum in both chambers of US Congress
Bipartisan bill to revamp outdated legislation is advancing in the Senate and the House, but the window to enact reform could be narrow
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NewsUS environment body criticised for persecuting 9/11 dust whistleblower
Agency withheld evidence exonerating a senior chemist who was fired several years ago, judge rules
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OpinionAn unfortunate oversight
The US Toxic Substances Control Act is in dire need of reform. That demands compromises, says Mark Peplow
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Reform of US chemical safety rules back on
Bipartisan bill to revamp the US Toxic Substances Control Act is backed by the chemical industry and even a major environmental group
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NewsSplit opens up on Capitol Hill over science funding
Criticism of research grants and a power shift in Congress spark concern that budgets and independence will be cut
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NewsUS chemical safety board in turmoil
The US agency that investigates chemical accidents faces heavy criticism, and its chairman is under pressure to resign
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NewsButterfly population collapse prompts lawsuit against EPA
US agency criticised for failing to investigate link between glyphosate and the dwindling monarch butterfly population
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Proposed ozone rule could cut US GDP by $1.7 trillion
US manufacturing association report claims tighter ozone standard would carry $1.1 trillion in compliance costs
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US expands pollution monitoring to its embassies
International air quality programme will provide real-time data from US diplomatic posts around the world
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NewsUS on track to phase out most long-chain perfluorinated chemicals this year
Discontinuation deadline likely to be met, with measures in place to prevent these chemicals re-entering the US market
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Business
US methane emissions reduction effort generates sparks
White House targets oil and gas sector but gets a chilly reception from Republican lawmakers and industry
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NewsUS moves to tighten ozone limits
Industry and Republicans pushback against the EPA’s proposal to strengthen air quality standards
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Next milestone in US HCFC phase out
Ozone-depleting refrigerants will be phased out by 2020 under new rules
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BusinessEPA takes steps to prevent herbicide resistance in weeds
US Agency approves spray for resistant engineered crops, but with restrictions and time limit
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NewsEPA criticised over asbestos clean-up research
Watchdog faults US Environmental Protection Agency for lax oversight of experiments involving asbestos
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NewsBacklash as EPA considers fracking chemicals disclosure rules
EPA has been warned that forcing greater transparency could jeopardise trade secrets
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BusinessUS pushes for global phase-out of HFCs
Executive actions and industry commitments aim to speed up adoption of alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon greenhouse gases in refrigeration and air conditioning
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NewsUS bid to control power plant emissions challenged
Republican governors from 15 fossil fuel-heavy states claim CO2 rules on shaky legal ground
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EPA targets methane leaks
US environment body wants the oil and gas industry to rein in methane pollution
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NewsUS plans 30% emissions cuts for power plants
The Obama administration’s proposed Clean Power Plan has been well-received by environmental groups, but attacked by industry