Environmental Health

"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler is — for the first time — likely this week to face sustained congressional questioning on his agency's handling of science. There will be plenty to discuss."

"A new analysis by the nonprofit, Partnership for Policy Integrity finds that “trade secret” chemicals were injected into gas and oil wells nearly 11-thousand times in Ohio for over five years."

"Environmental issues are top-of-mind for more Canadians than ever before in this year’s election. It’s an important issue to Canadians in every riding — and the parties know it."

"Military leaders said Thursday that “forever chemical” contamination costs are likely to surpass their original $2 billion estimate as Congress works to push the Department of Defense (DOD) to clean up contaminated water across the country."

"Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed frustration with major manufacturers behind chemicals that have contaminated drinking water across the country, demanding answers on how they plan to deal with toxic 'forever chemicals.'"

"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler said Tuesday he was signing a memo to reduce agency-funded animal testing, vowing to almost completely end the practice by 2035."

"Suez [a private water company] has begun to adjust the acidity of its water and increase the amount of an anti-corrosion chemical, in the company's latest effort to lower the amount of lead leaching into some Bergen and Hudson county residents' drinking water."

"The water fountains have either been turned off, wrapped in plastic, or fitted with a device to prevent students from using them. Much of the food preparation has moved off campus, and a water jug sits in the kitchen sink, replacing the faucet. The bathrooms are covered with signs that warn students in bold, red letters: “DO NOT DRINK FROM THE SINK.”"

After an investigation, EPA's Inspector General is saying the agency is not enforcing lead paint abatement rules adequately.