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Court holds California must list dangerous chemicals to protect consumers
The Alameda Superior Court has ruled that California’s landmark “right-to-know” and safe drinking water protection law, Proposition 65, must be extended to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm identified under worker protection standards. The ruling finds in favor of labor and environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, United Steelworkers and ...
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Navy Agrees to Fixes to Public Water Supply at DC Military Base
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has signed a Safe Drinking Water Act administrative consent order with the U.S. Navy, and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) to take corrective action protecting the public water supply at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, a combined Navy-Air Force facility in Washington, D.C. The order requires the Navy and WSSC to submit and implement a plan to ...
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City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Community Water Corporation recognized for wastewater and drinking water excellence
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will recognize the City of Sioux Falls wastewater utility and the Minnehaha Community Water Corporation for significant and innovative investments in clean water and safe drinking water in separate ceremonies in Sioux Falls on August 25. The City of Sioux Falls is being recognized for achievements in improving water quality with EPA's Performance and ...
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EPA takes action on reducing barriers to the use of carbon capture and sequestration technologies / action supports national framework for the safe use of clean energy technology
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to advance the use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies, while protecting Americans’ health and the environment. CCS technologies allow carbon dioxide (CO2) to be captured at stationary sources - like coal-fired power plants and large industrial operations - and injected underground for long-term ...
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EPA Rule Provides a Clear Pathway for Using Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that helps create a consistent national framework to ensure the safe and effective deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. “Carbon capture and sequestration technology can help us reduce carbon pollution and move us toward a cleaner, more stable environment,” said Mathy Stanislaus, EPA ...
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