All articles by Rebecca Trager – Page 78
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Bush-era environmental regulations challenged
The White House and the US courts are tightening rules on pollution and chemicals
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Obama signs off on billions of dollars for research
Extra federal support comes through economic stimulus measure
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Toxicologist assumes leadership of key NIH institute
New NIEHS chief wants to forge greater connections with regulators
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PFCs linked to infertility
Study could affect US policy on the perfluorinated chemicals used for non-stick surfaces
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EPA's chemical evaluation process 'high-risk'
Congressional watchdog says US environmental agency needs to overhaul toxic substance controls
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US academics freed from waste worries
US chemistry laboratories have been freed from regulations on handling hazardous waste that lumped them under the same rules as industrial facilities
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EPA's chemical risk assessments found lacking
US agency chastened by criticism, but not surprised
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EPA tweaks hazardous waste rules for academic labs
Universities offered more flexibility to manage unneeded chemicals
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US chemical industry wary of facilities danger list
Think tank report names 101 most dangerous chemical plants and criticises security efforts
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Chemical industry cautious about Obama presidency
Chemical companies worry Obama could bring over-regulation, but chemists upbeat at funding plans
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FDA criticised by its own experts over BPA
US agency's BPA safety analysis 'inadequate' say science advisors
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EPA decides against regulating perchlorate in water
Almost all public drinking water holds safe levels of propellant chemical, says agency
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US to overhaul industrial chemicals inventory
Outdated list includes over 70,000 chemicals that are no longer in use
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California bill to ban PFCs axed
Schwarzenegger vetoes perfluorocarbon legislation but signs off chemical oversight programme
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The winning chemistry
As the US prepares for its presidential election, Rebecca Trager looks at where each candidate stands on science