Biden-Harris Administration Makes Unprecedented Progress to …
1 day ago · WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delivered bold and concrete actions to protect people from PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in their water and everyday lives while dramatically increasing investments in research and solutions. Specific actions and progress are detailed in EPA’s ...
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions and …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON — Today, Nov. 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The rule facilitates implementation of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to collect a Waste Emissions Charge to better ensure valuable natural gas …
Newsroom | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct 23, 2024 · Read commentary-style articles authored by EPA employees and senior leaders that share insights on environmental topics, EPA research, community impacts from EPA initiatives and funding.
Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of …
Dec. 2, 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged at a United Nations climate summit on Saturday that the United States would spend billions more to help developing nations fight and adapt...
Supreme Court leaves in place two Biden environmental regulations | AP News
Oct 4, 2024 · The Supreme Court has left in place two Biden administration environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions of planet-warming methane and toxic mercury.
Supreme Court rules on EPA's 'Good Neighbor' rule - AP News
Jun 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday.
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
EPA is cracking down on deadly air pollution with a new rule - CNN
Feb 7, 2024 · CNN — The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a step toward reducing deadly air pollution that’s been over a decade...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Selections for Nearly $3 …
WASHINGTON — Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.These grants will support the deployment of zero-emission equipment, as well as infrastructure ...
New EPA rule says more than 200 U.S. chemical plants ... - PBS
Apr 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental...