All EPA articles – Page 6
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NewsChemistry at heart of VW emissions cheating
Car firm dodged nitrogen oxide pollution limits using software that detected testing
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Court rejects US approval of sulfoxaflor pesticide
Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of an insecticide that shares similarities with neonicotinoids revoked
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Glyphosate to be labelled a carcinogen in California
California’s EPA intends to list glyphosate as a carcinogenic chemical
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NewsEnvironment agency accident releases toxic mine waste into US rivers
More than 11 million litres of metal-contaminated water from defunct Colorado mine enters major US waterways
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NewsEPA under pressure over Enlist Duo herbicide
WHO has designated Enlist Duo’s two ingredients as a probable and possible human carcinogens
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Political bickering may block key US environmental appointments
Republicans threaten to hold up confirmation of new science head for Environmental Protection Agency
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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Bipartisan bill to revamp outdated legislation is advancing in the Senate and the House, but the window to enact reform could be narrow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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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