Tag: EPA

EPA Finds No Danger With Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Whenever a discussion about climate change arises, there is always a mention of greenhouse gas emissions that are supposedly contributing to global warming, leading many cities and towns to enact policies that reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. However, according to NPR, the Environmental Protection Agency has recently claimed that no such restrictions are needed, […]

EPA imposes first nationwide limit on use of “forever chemicals” in tap water

EPA imposes first nationwide limit on use of “forever chemicals” in tap water

For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has established national limits for six types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. The substances, known as PFAS, are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they barely degrade and are nearly impossible to destroy; they remain permanently in contaminated air, water, and soil. PFAS have been associated with a higher […]

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