The Latest Breaking News from EPA

Draft rules for Tasmanian salmon industry provide fewer protections than those in place, critics say

New environmental standards proposed for the Tasmanian salmon farming industry are blasted as "half-baked" and weaker than the ones already in place — but the industry defends its practises as "world class".

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Congress approves measure to toss Biden's water protections

Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Taoiseach confirms special exercise to test Ireland's preparedness for nuclear disaster

It’s understood senior gardai and military officers were also involved in the exercise

Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

US environmental agency to conduct internal inquiry over Ohio train wreck

EPA’s response to the derailment has drawn intense criticism from East Palestine residents and public health experts

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023

Capital & Main Reporting Leads to Fines for Oil and Gas Polluters

Changes at the New Mexico Environment Department could increase future prosecutions.

Capital & Main · Mar 29, 2023

2023 Tesla Model 3: Same EPA Range, Much Improved Affordability

The 2023 Tesla Model 3 in the US is a carry-over model year, with basically the same specs as in 2022, although the offer is now significantly more attractive.

InsideEVs · Mar 28, 2023

EPA cites 2 oil and gas firms over Permian Basin pollution

Two Texas companies have resolved Clean Air Act violations with the Environmental Protection Agency by agreeing to reduce emissions of planet-warming methane and other harmful pollutants wafting from the nation’s largest oil and gas producing region

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Federal Agencies Keep Failing To Legally Interpret the Clean Water Act

The Biden administration is the third administration in a row to fail to issue Clean Water Act regulations that pass judicial scrutiny.

Reason · Mar 28, 2023

Philly drinking water deemed safe but chemical spill monitoring ongoing, officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia officials say tap water from the Baxter treatment plant is safe to drink at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday as they continue to monitor the impact of a chemical spill from a plant upstream on the Delaware River.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 28, 2023

East Palestine wastewater won’t be processed at Baltimore facility following mayor’s rejection

The wastewater that was scheduled to arrive in Baltimore from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment will be processed elsewhere, treatment company Clean Harbors said Tuesday morning.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023