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A Triumph and Disgrace: The Very Slow Road to Banning Asbestos

Union of Concerned Scientists

In a bit of rhetorical ecstasy, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan proclaimed that the federal government “is finally slamming the door on a chemical so dangerous that it has been banned in over 50 countries.” The council began pining for a 15-year phase-out period for asbestos.

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Ask a Scientist: Top Takeaways from the New EPA Carbon Pollution Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new power plant carbon pollution standards that, if strengthened, would go a long way to help meet the Biden administration’s goal of slashing carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by the end of this decade. But the calculus changes when it comes to compliance.

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Federal Water Tap, March 13: EPA Proposes Stronger Wastewater Rules for Coal-Fired Power Plants

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Environmental Protection Agency in President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget. The rules would employ new zero-discharge technology to control pollution from flue gas desulfurization and bottom ash. Submit other comments via www.regulations.gov using docket number EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819.

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As Drought Grips American West, Irrigation Becomes Selling Point for Michigan

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In 2020, farmers and livestock operations used 187 billion gallons of water, double the amount in 2009. They irrigate 570,000 acres, or roughly 100,000 acres more than in 2009, according to state figures. In 2020, farmers and livestock operations used 187 billion gallons of water, double the amount in 2009.

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PA Recycling Markets Center, Penn State, DEP Host Oct. 7-8 Research Showcase Featuring World Renowned Microplastics Expert Dr. Sylvia Earle As Keynote

PA Environment Daily

The PA Recycling Markets Center , in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg and the Department of Environmental Protection, will host the in-person and virtual 2021 Research Showcase on October 7-8 at the Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre at Penn State Harrisburg in Middletown, Dauphin County.

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Sen. Yaw To Introduce Bill Promoting Carbon Capture, Utilization And Sequestration

PA Environment Daily

Currently, only the federal Environmental Protection Agency claims authority for CCS, a process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere emitted from sources, like coal-fired power plants and other industrial sites, for reuse or storage underground. billion metric tons of carbon dioxide underground.

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It’s Time for Charles Koch to Testify About His Climate Change Disinformation Campaign

Union of Concerned Scientists

They included Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short. Likewise, Koch subsidiaries have jumped into smart grid and electric vehicle charging technologies. million and Chevron’s $39.47