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Industry’s Tactics to Expose You to More Soot Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

rule is a good step, but more is needed The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to periodically review the science for six criteria air pollutants , including particulate matter, and to use this science to set a standard known as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. EPA’s PM 2.5

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What Happened During the Montana Youth Climate Trial

Legal Planet

Like the testimony of Georgianna Fischer , a competitive cross country skier and environmental science college major. In attempting to make that case, the state officials responsible for permitting energy projects in Montana appeared less than competent at their rather important jobs. My sport may not exist in the future,” she said.

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Conservation: History and Future

Environmental Science

Most sciences are about looking for answers to problems within the data generated and devising tests to solve them. Most sciences are about looking for answers to problems within the data generated and devising tests to solve them. Sponsored Content. Conservation, Ethics, Philosophy. Conservationism is slightly different.

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Ask a Scientist: Fighting Big Ag Pollution with Maps and Math

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Cuyahoga fire, along with a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara that same year, galvanized national attention and led to the first Earth Day, a slew of new air and water protection laws, and the creation of new federal departments to administer them, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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ESA Policy News: August 30, 2021

ESA

In 2015, the Obama administration announced that it would ban chlorpyrifos, but former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt reversed that decision in 2017. Chlorpyrifos is widely considered dangerous for children’s brain development and can poison bees and other nontarget insects for up to 24 hours after application. Federal Register Opportunities.

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ESA Policy News: August 16, 2021

ESA

This division s responsible for criminal and civil cases to enforce environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. EPA – Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit. APHIS will consider all comments that receive on or before Aug.

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