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EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
By: Josh Funk | AP
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The EPA’s Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn’t get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous… Read More
What new EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ mean for U.S. drinking water
By: PBS Newshour
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The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It’s a moment public health advocates have long… Read More
A Gallia County coal plant sues the EPA, alleging the agency improperly adopted a new environmental rule
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The owner of a coal-fired power plant in Gallia County argues in a lawsuit that the federal government improperly adopted new environmental rules that could result… Read More
Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself
By: Jaclyn Diaz | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Questions linger over the potential health and environmental impact of the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals near East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month. Some residents… Read More
Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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The Trump administration is replacing one of President Obama’s signature plans to address climate change. It could help some coal-fired power plants, but likely won’t slow the industry’s decline.