US Environmental Protection Agency

US Government Begins Rolling Back Emissions Regulations
One of President Donald Trump's promises upon taking office was to revamp vehicle emissions regulations established by the previous administration. That is now officially underway in what the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling the "biggest deregulatory action in US history."
Motor1 4 min read
LG EV Charging Station Earns UL 2594 and ENERGY STAR Certifications
11kW Level 2 Charging Station certified to exceed standards for sustainability, performance, and safety.
AVNetwork 4 min read
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.
The Conversation 7 min read
Ohio derailment aftermath: How worried should people be?
Plumes of smoke, questions about dead animals, worries about the drinking water
The Independent UK 7 min read
Ohio train derailment: The catastrophic chemical spill the US isn’t talking about
Chemical spill from a train derailment has led to a potential environmental disaster – and the silence from top US officials is deafening.
The New Daily 8 min read
Pennsylvania now has limits on forever chemicals, ahead of federal standards
PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania has enacted a limit on two PFAS chemicals in drinking water, marking the first time the state has set its own limits instead of adopting a federal standard.
Tribune News Service 3 min read
Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science
Hate mealy apples and soggy french fries
The Independent UK 6 min read
Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they’re in compliance
Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they’re in compliance
WEKU 9 min read
How safe is it to drink rainwater?
Rainwater may be contaminated with chemicals, and scientists are still uncertain about their effects
Salon 7 min read
Sunscreen is crucial for public health — it must be safe for the environment, too
A new study finds an urgent need for more information about whether these chemicals threaten aquatic life on a broad scale.
Inverse 7 min read