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Biden admin launches plan to regulate PFAS

by E&E News | October 18, 2021
“The Biden administration unveiled a sweeping plan to address every form of PFAS pollution today, cracking down on “forever chemicals” linked to diseases including cancer and found in a wide range of everyday products and in thousands of drinking water systems nationwide ...

EPA to bolster chemical risk reviews amid whistleblower fallout

by E&E News | October 14, 2021
“EPA’s chemicals office is taking new steps geared toward bolstering scientific integrity amid criticism over its handling of work including key risk assessments. Those changes come as EPA faces increasing backlash from some advocates over not only the New Chemicals Division ...

Ticket to paradise? Crowded national parks try reservations, fees

by E&E News | October 4, 2021
“At national parks from Maine to California, Americans are adjusting to a myriad of new rules sparked by a year of record crowds. The throngs of tourists have spurred a season of experimentation for the National Park Service, mainly with new reservation systems and parking fees aimed ...

Chemical Safety Board chief denies ‘power grab,’ vows reform

by E&E News | September 30, 2021
“House Energy and Commerce lawmakers on both sides of the aisle yesterday grilled the lone board member of a small but key federal agency plagued by controversy. Democrats largely queried Lemos on current struggles. The board is tasked with probing chemical disasters and crises, many ...

Enviros aim to eliminate states’ funding over wolf hunting laws

by E&E News | September 28, 2021
“States would lose federal wildlife funding if they “excessively” target predator species like wolves, cougars and grizzly bears, under a new petition to the Interior Department filed by myriad environmental groups. “A healthy predator-prey relationship is necessary for healthy ...
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