The Latest Breaking News from EPA

Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research finds

The Guardian - US · May 12

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

As the Trump administration moves to weaken America’s air pollution rules, it is deploying new legal interpretations that are intended to tie the hands of future administrations for years to come.

The Conversation · May 11

Mercedes’ Electric C-Class Will Have Even More Range Than We Thought

Mercedes says a cheaper electric C-Class with nearly 500 miles of range is coming soon. To start, the EV costs about 68,000 euros in Germany.

InsideEVs · May 8

Officials knew carpet mill chemicals were polluting the region’s drinking water; they didn’t tell residents

Testing by the University of Georgia in 2008 alerted the industry and state that the local Conasauga River, which supplies the region’s drinking water, was polluted with ‘staggeringly high’ levels of PFAS

The Independent UK · May 6

EPA Warning: Hidden Moisture Issues Could Lead to Mold Damage in Your Home This Summer

Summer brings sunshine, backyard barbecues, and a surge of invisible trouble lurking behind walls and under floors. Rising temperatures crank up humidity levels, and that excess moisture creates the perfect breeding ground for mold.

Clever Dude · May 3

What Is Glyphosate? MAHA Base Cheers After House Blocks Pesticide Shield for Bayer's Roundup

US House passes amendment removing Bayer pesticide protections, sparking debate over glyphosate lawsuits, MAHA response, and farm policy.

International Business Times UK · May 1

Supreme Court considers how much states can protect consumers when federal agencies won’t

Chemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks. The U.S. Supreme Court has now taken up the question after…

The Conversation · Apr 30

Onder Albayram Fish Oil Raises Alarm as Study Links EPA Supplements to Tau Buildup Following Repeated Head Injuries

A new study in Cell Reports suggests EPA in fish oil may affect brain repair and Alzheimer's-related proteins, with implications for brain health and those with repeated traumatic brain injuries.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official

Fadi Saqr is accused of mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus, where people say he must face justice

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget

The Independent UK · Apr 29