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The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary
The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary The EPA has announced a new plan to address “forever chemicals” (PFAS), but health advocates are skeptical due to vague details and potential delays. The agency plans to study PFAS, develop new guidelines for manufacturers, and launch efforts to detect and […]
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EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must use the “best available science” in its decision-making processes, as mandated by law. The best available science refers to reliable, unbiased, and objective scientific research that is based on current knowledge from […]
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Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences
Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences Several U.S. climate regulations aim to reduce burning of fossil fuels, a driver of climate change. Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Most of the United States’ major climate regulations are underpinned […]
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