chemical regulation
Vicky Cann: How the chemical-industry lobby pushes 'safe use' exemptions
Ever since the EU Commission published its hazardous chemicals strategy, the industry has lobbied to undermine and dilute its promises — and lobbyists can point to some clear wins.
Supreme Court ruling could hamper EPA' ability to protect the public
The agency will still be allowed to regulate many forms of air pollution, but would need explicit direction from Congress on how to tackle some of the worst aspects of climate change and other pressing issues.
E.P.A. to propose restrictions on asbestos
The agency aims to ban the manufacturing and import of a type of asbestos that is used in brake pads, gaskets and other automotive products and is linked to cancer.
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New EPA head, Michael Regan, says agency has climate regulations underway
Michael Regan says the E.P.A. is already working on new rules to control planet-warming emissions from cars and power plants.
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Trump’s environmental rollbacks find opposition within: Staff scientists
Federal scientists and lawyers, told to undo regulations that some have worked on for decades, have embedded data into technical documents that environmental lawyers are using to challenge the rollbacks.
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Who controls Trump's environmental policy?
Among 20 of the most powerful people in government environment jobs, most have ties to the fossil fuel industry or have fought against the regulations they now are supposed to enforce.
Climate talks to focus on emission-trading rules while pressure builds for stronger controls
This year's international negotiations to stem climate change will include makeup work that was supposed to be completed in December.
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