Over the past decades, chemical plants have become a regular source of pollution in the United States. The pollutants not only take a toll on human health, but also endanger entire ecosystems. Now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new rule that could significantly alter the way chemical plants function. Under the… Continue reading U.S. Chemical Plants Would Have to Make Big Changes Under New EPA Rule
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Ohio Train Latest: Clinic Opens for Residents and EPA Demands Payment
Train traffic has been stalled in Ohio over the past few weeks due to an environmental clean-up project and operation. Late this week, a new clinic has opened up to help residents affected by the disruption. The Ohio train had been non-operational for several weeks following a diesel spill of more than 1,000 gallons. In… Continue reading Ohio Train Latest: Clinic Opens for Residents and EPA Demands Payment
24 Republican-Led States Sue the EPA to Overturn a Water Protection Rule
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a group of 24 Republican-led states and industries sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration in an effort to overturn a water protection rule. The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was finalized in 2015 under the Obama administration and regulates pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways.… Continue reading 24 Republican-Led States Sue the EPA to Overturn a Water Protection Rule