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propublica.orgscience24 days ago
EPA Extends Timeline for Phasing Out High-GWP Refrigerants
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced two regulatory changes affecting hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 AIM Act. Industry groups said the changes will raise equipment and refrigerant costs. An EPA assessment projected an additional 68 million metric ton…
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days ago
EPA Administrator Says Low-Volume Release Likely in Garden Grove Tank Incident
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin stated Sunday that a low-volume release is the most likely outcome from an overheating tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility. Orange County remains under a state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Gristscience40 days ago
Trump EPA Proposes Narrowing Federal Coal Ash Rules to Exclude Older, Inactive Sites
The Environmental Protection Agency under Administrator Lee Zeldin has proposed rolling back Obama-era coal ash regulations by exempting older or inactive disposal sites and giving states more oversight flexibility. Georgia, one of five states with approved coal ash programs, has…
nypost.compolitics52 days agoUpdated
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends FY 2027 Budget in House Appropriations Hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his agency's proposed 52% budget cut for fiscal year 2027 during a congressional hearing, citing legal constraints on climate actions. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the proposal as abandoning environmental duties and suggested Zeldin drink wee…
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EPA Administrator Calls for Congressional Action on PFAS Chemicals and Updates on Glyphosate Review
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urged Congress to pass new legislation addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water and provided an update on the ongoing review of the herbicide ingredient glyphosate. He also announced a new initiative to promote water reuse.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Delivers Speech on Agency Changes Under His Leadership
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin gave a speech highlighting differences in the agency's direction compared to his predecessor. The address focused on shifts in policy and operations at the Environmental Protection Agency. The event occurred as part of ongoing discussions on environme…
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Addresses Conference on Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke at a Heartland Institute conference, defending the agency's repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding that underpinned federal climate regulations. The finding had determined that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. Zeldin's remar…
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Delivers Keynote at Heartland Institute Climate Conference
Lee Zeldin, administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, spoke at a conference hosted by the Heartland Institute in Washington DC on Wednesday. The Heartland Institute has rejected the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change. Zeldin addressed EPA policy ch…
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HHS and EPA Add Microplastics to Drinking Water Contaminant List and Launch Health Studies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the addition of microplastics and pharmaceuticals to the EPA's Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water. The HHS is launching a $134 million program called STOMP to study mic…