Batteries from thousands of electric vehicles may require toxic waste disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is addressing the safe disposal of burned and damaged electric vehicle batteries…
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President’s Administration Dismisses Members of 2 EPA Oversight Boards
Requests that members nominate replacements for the panels. President Trump’s administration dismissed all members of two boards within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Air Scientific Advisory…
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Freeze Pending Lawsuits
The acting solicitor general filed motions to reassess the previous administration’s actions. Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris asked the Supreme Court to freeze several pending cases previously filed…
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President Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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EPA Reports Potential Risks of “Forever Chemicals” in Farm Lands
Officials are concerned that food produced on contaminated land may pose human health risks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft report last week reviewing the risks…
Read MoreEPA Allocates $6 Million for Biofuel Development Projects
The funding supports research of scalable solutions for renewable biological energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million for three biofuel research projects, offering the fiscal resources…
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Tribal Communities Receive $121 Million for Climate Resilience Projects
Funding is distributed for relocation, coastal management, and habitat restoration. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $121 million last week to Tribal communities facing environmental deterioration, funding…
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EPA Fines Navy for Red Hill Community Meeting Absence
A $5,000 penalty was imposed for failing to address the fuel spill crisis with local representatives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the Navy and Defense Logistics…
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DOJ Settles Case With Crane Company Over Clean Air Act Violations
Baltimore company to pay $42 million for importing non-certified diesel cranes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached an agreement with crane company…
Read MoreEPA Advances Risk Evaluations for Carcinogenic Chemicals
Five substances have been designated as high-priority for evaluation, with plans to review five additional chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the designation of five…
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