Government

August 12, 2019

Coalition of Community Groups Sues EPA to Revise Lead Hazard Standards

Groups say the EPA’s new standards are too lax to protect families
August 8, 2019

Ethiopia planted over 350 million trees in a day

On July 29, Ethiopia broke a world record for the most saplings planted in a single day.
July 24, 2019

State Volkswagen Trust Fund Committee Selects Projects for First Round of Funding

Committee will dole out more than $40 million for nitrogen oxide pollution offset projects
July 19, 2019

EPA Says It Won’t Ban Indiana-made Pesticide Linked to Brain Abnormalities

July 17, 2019

EPA Approves Expanded Use of Indiana-made Insecticide Toxic to Bees

Sulfoxaflor protects crops from aphids and tarnished plant bugs, but is linked to bee death and population decline.
June 27, 2019

Despite existing legislation, American air quality still suffers

Despite regulations put into place to improve air quality, millions of Americans still breathe unhealthy air.
June 26, 2019

Government Watchdog Warns Government Installations May Not Be Prepared for Climate Change

GAO Found DoD Installations have not consistently assessed risks from extreme weather and climate change effects.
June 25, 2019

U.S. military emits as much carbon dioxide as the entire country of Portugal

A recent report claims that the U.S. military emitted 59 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2017.
June 21, 2019

EPA Finalizes Controversial Air Pollution Plan

Proponents say the ACE rule gives states more power, but critics say the plan could result in more pollution and premature deaths.
June 19, 2019

Wide-ranging PFAS Legislation Passes Senate Committee

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved bipartisan “PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act”
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