EPA

A new study finds the U-S Environmental Protection Agency underestimated the benefits of a major revision to the federal lead and copper rule.

The Biden Administration is making $250 million dollars available to states for efforts to cut down on “climate pollution.” States must submit a “notice of intent” by March 31 in order to qualify for funding.

A new report card details how federal agencies are failing to meet their promises and deadlines to address toxic PFAS chemicals.

The EPA has reached a proposed multi-million dollar settlement with the Dow Chemical Company to cover cleanup costs on the Tittabawassee River. Public comment on the settlement is now open.

The former Velsicol Chemical Company plant is the site of the infamous 1973 mix-up that resulted in the chemical PBB getting into the food supply. The plant is now entering a new stage of cleanup that should reduce contamination.

Exactly one year ago, the EPA announced its PFAS Strategic Roadmap. The roadmap set goals to address PFAS at the federal level. So far, most of the agencies involved have held up their promises, but there’s still more work ahead.

The EPA has issued what some call “historic wins” in addressing PFAS in just the last few months.

In another federal move to regulate PFAS, the EPA announced this morning two “toxic forever chemicals” should be declared hazardous substances.

Tony Spaniola was at the National PFAS Contamination Conference when the new federal advisories were announced June 15. He said the announcement received a standing ovation from the crowd of scientists, policymakers and community leaders.