EPA begins major BPA investigation
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday its plans to investigate bisphenol A (BPA) and whether it adversely affects the environment as well as human and animal health. The chemical, which[…]
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Tougher drinking water standards target four carcinogens
Drinking water standards will be tightened to restrict cancer-causing contaminants under new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Lisa Jackson said on Monday that the EPA will create stricter[…]
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World Water Day promotes awareness and action
Although the Earth is considered the “blue marble” for its richly water-covered surface, less than 1% of that H2O is readily available for human use. Approximately 98% is salt water,[…]
EPA adds 10 sites to Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added 10 hazardous waste disposal sites to its Superfund National Priorities List. Many see this as one of a series of moves by the[…]
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