U.S. Proposes 56% Vehicle Emissions Cut by 2032, Requiring Big EV Jump April 12, 2023 By David Shepardson The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday proposed sweeping emissions cuts for new cars and trucks through 2032, a...
EPA to Propose New Vehicle Pollution Cuts, Sees Big EV Jump April 10, 2023 By David Shepardson The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to propose new rules to spur sweeping cuts in vehicle emissions pollution that...
Justice Dept Sues Norfolk Southern Over Ohio Train Derailment March 31, 2023 By David Shepardson The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit late Thursday against Norfolk Southern Corp. to ensure that the company pays the...
EPA to Propose Limits on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water March 8, 2023 By Michael Phillis The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are...
States Must Include Cybersecurity in Water System Audits, EPA Says March 6, 2023 By William Turton The Environmental Protection Agency issued a memorandum on Friday requiring states to analyze cyber defenses at public water systems during...
Norfolk Southern Cleared by EPA to Resume Ohio Waste Shipments February 27, 2023 By Jack Gillum Norfolk Southern Corp. this week can resume shipments of hazardous waste from the site of its freight train derailment in...
Norfolk Southern Ordered to Clean Polluted Ohio Derailment Site February 22, 2023 By Valerie Volcovici The U.S. government on Tuesday ordered rail operator Norfolk Southern Corp. to clean up contaminated soil and water at the...
EPA Finalizes Tough Emissions Rules to Cut Pollution From Heavy-Duty Trucks December 21, 2022 By David Shepardson The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized new emissions standards to drastically cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty...
Watchdog: Chemical Safety Agency Impeded by Staff Shortage September 13, 2022 By Matthew Daly The federal agency that investigates chemical accidents is hindered by a lack of staffing, leadership disputes and a backlog of...
Biden EPA to Tackle Coal Industry Carbon With Rules on Other Pollutants July 29, 2022 By Valerie Volcovici The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to use new limits on traditional pollutants like ozone and coal ash to help...