Previous pauses in EPA enforcement indicate that a lack of federal oversight can embolden polluters.
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“Storms are going to get worse, and it’s not going to be livable,” said a tribal leader from the village of Akiak.
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Trump Cuts and Climate Change Compound Worry in Alaska After Typhoon Disaster Read Post »
PFNA is in the drinking water systems of 26 million people and could cause developmental, liver, and reproductive harms.
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Why Hasn’t Trump’s EPA Released the Toxicity Report on This “Forever Chemical”? Read Post »
Researchers and watchdog groups say the level of industry influence in this administration is unprecedented.
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Trump Admin Acted on 80 Percent of Industry’s Regulatory Requests in 8 Months Read Post »
Project 2025 architect Russell Vought wants to seize the shutdown to further slash spending with mass federal layoffs.
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Government Shutdown Gives Trump Yet Another Opportunity to Expand His Power Read Post »
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump.
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EPA Plan Would Weaken Safeguards Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products Read Post »
The EPA did not test soil on local properties in the predominantly Black town of Roseland after the August 22 blast.
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Independent Tests Find Lead, Other Toxins After Louisiana Oil Plant Explosion Read Post »
The map focuses on arsenic, chromium-6, and nitrate — all scientifically known to cause cancer and other health issues.
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New Map Shows Where Cancer-Causing Chemicals Are Polluting Water for Over 200M Read Post »
Jane Clougherty spent years studying how extreme weather affects kids’ health. Trump’s EPA cancelled her work.
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This Researcher Studied How Climate Change Hurts Children — Trump Shut Her Down Read Post »
Fossil fuel companies are working hard to push chemical recycling because plastic is one of Big Oil’s last lifelines.
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EPA Paved Way for Buildout of Fossil Fuel-Boosting Chemical Recycling Facilities Read Post »
Texas residents fear health risks as Trump EPA delays tougher mercury and chemical emission rules.
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Trump EPA Rollbacks Put Texas Communities at Risk Read Post »
“We need help over here and we’re not getting it,” said a resident of the city where 90 percent of kids live in poverty.
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Black Louisiana Community Coated in Toxic Fallout After Explosion at Oil Plant Read Post »
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