EPA Plans New Safety Regulations for Asbestos, Phthalates in 2023
The EPA says it plans to issued new rules to prevent toxic exposure to some forms of asbestos and phthalates this year.
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Sterigenics Settlement for Ethylene Oxide Leak Lawsuits Results in Agreement to Pay $408M
Sterigenics will pay $408 million to resolve more than 800 ethylene oxide lawsuits filed over leaks from its defunct Willowbrook, Illinois facility.
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EPA Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Particulate Matter in Air Pollution
The EPA has proposed new air pollution rules to protect vulnerable communities from particulate matter health risks.
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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against EPA Over Gas Powerplant Air Pollution
Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit against the EPA, saying it has failed in its duty to set updated emission limits for new gas-fired powerplants.
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3M Settlement Reached with EPA to Clean PFAS Contamination at Cordova, Il. Facility
3M Company has reached a settlement with the EPA over PFAS remediation efforts and monitoring near its Cordova, Illinois manufacturing facility.
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EPA Targets Lead Poisoning By Reducing Exposure In At-Risk Communities
The EPA has launched its first agency-wide strategy to combat lead exposure, especially in vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
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BP Medical Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Utah Plant Cause Long-Term Cancer Concerns Among Area Residents
The EPA warns long-term emissions from a BD Medical manufacturing facility in Utah may carry long-term cancer risks for those living nearby.
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Leaded Airplane Fuel May Be Threat to Health of Children Living Near Airports, EPA Warns
The EPA is proposing to determine that leaded aircraft fuel is a threat to public health.
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EPA Asks Court for Permission to Reconsider Paraquat Decision in Response to Parkinson’s Disease Concerns
The EPA has asked a federal appeals court to let it reconsider an interim review on Paraquat's approval in the face of a lawsuit indicating the agency did not follow…
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EPA to Withdraw Controversial 2020 Roundup Risk Assessment That Said Glyphosate Did Not Cause Cancer
The EPA has withdrawn a 2020 Roundup cancer risk assessment after determining it could not meet a court deadline to reassess the health risks of the popular weed killer.
