ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

A federal court issued an injunction Sunday, partially blocking the Biden administration from moving forward with a regulation that would broadly redefine protected waters.

An informal network of activists has popped up to help East Palestine, Ohio, where residents are concerned about health and safety after a toxic train derailment.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan said Friday that states blocking contaminated waste from a toxic train derailment in Ohio was "impermissible."

Nearly two-dozen states will have to cut harmful industrial emissions of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants, improving air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities.

A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can’t control.

The planned regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to occur in drinking water.

The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest detectable levels, a move it said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses.

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, saying it could prevent thousands of illnesses.

An unregulated landfill that accepts vegetative waste has burned underground for months. Neighbors were inundated with smoke and left wondering why the site wasn't regulated in the first place.

A Senate hearing Thursday revealed partisan divisions over the Feb. 3 train derailment in Ohio, with some blaming EPA, others blaming corporate greed.

Mill differentiates itself among kitchen composters by keeping food as food and turning it into chicken feed.

The Biden administration on Friday said it would require states to report on cybersecurity threats in audits of public water systems.

Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol could be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states beginning in 2024 under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Nearly two million gallons of wastewater and thousands of cubic yards of contaminated soil have already been removed from the site, with more to go. Every aspect of removal is governed by regulations.

Norfolk Southern will also be required to conduct a background study that compares dioxin levels around East Palestine, to dioxin levels in other areas not impacted by the Feb. 3 derailment, the EPA said.

The fire that erupted after last month's train derailment in Ohio melted a key part of the tank cars filled with toxic chemicals, so federal officials warned railcar owners Thursday to check their fleets for similar flaws. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that investigators determined the aluminum covers over the pressure relief valves on three of the five tank cars carrying vinyl chloride melted and that some of the metal was found around the valves. The NTSB said melted aluminum may have degraded the performance of the valves and kept them from releasing some of the flammable gas to relieve pressure inside the tank cars.

Beginning in 2024, Midwestern states may begin selling gasoline with higher blends of ethanol year-round. Some officials believe ethanol would worsen smog during hot weather.

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.

Critics say he has bungled the job, but his defenders say the GOP is targeting him for other reasons.

A pair of Indiana Republican lawmakers sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking why the East Palestine cleanup was paused after Democrat lawmakers complained.

Federal officials are suing a Louisiana chemical maker, alleging that it presented an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black community and demanding cuts in toxic emissions.

Ohio's GOP and Democratic senators want CDC and EPA to conduct health screenings of residents to establish a "medical baseline" to track health outcomes due to the train derailment.

Exposure to chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, appears to be causing some sickness; however, one big concern is the impact on those who have pre-existing conditions.

An EPA regional administrator said at a news conference that the agency has conducted 578 home re-entry screenings and is continuing air monitoring from 15 stations within the community.

The agency heard concerns from residents and officials in Texas and Michigan, where some of the contaminated waste had already been shipped.

President Biden's administration has ordered a slow-down on removal of toxic waste from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, arguing the EPA must review the process.

About 102,000 gallons of liquid waste and 4,500 cubic yards of solid waste from the derailment remained in storage on site in East Palestine, the Ohio governor's office said Saturday.

Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment in Ohio involving hazardous materials.

President Biden directed multiple federal agencies to go door-to-door in Ohio following this month's toxic train derailment that has impacted East Palestine.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accidentally referred to Elaine Chao as the former head of the EPA while defending Pete Buttigieg Thursday.

The transportation secretary told CBS News on Tuesday he was "very eager" to speak with residents.

While Trump accuses the Biden administration of abandoning East Palestine, opponents point to a rollback of rail safety rules under his own presidency.

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw pledged support for East Palestine, Ohio, residents dealing with the aftermath of a toxic chemical disaster.

"This community has been traumatized," Ohio Gov. DeWine said on Tuesday.

Under the legal order, Norfolk Southern is responsible for the costs and cleanup of soil and water contaminated by the release of hazardous chemicals from its derailed train earlier this month.

The EPA will order Norfolk Southern to comply with cleanup plans, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan is set to announce Tuesday afternoon.

Ohio Sens. JD Vance and Sherrod Brown asked environmental officials for more information regarding the potential spread of a cancer-causing compound in eastern Ohio.

East Palestine residents criticize the federal response to the toxic train derailment after Transportation Secretary Buttigieg downplays the situation in Ohio.

Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance challenged EPA Administrator Michael Regan to drink the potentially contaminated water in East Palestine, Ohio, if he claims it's safe.

A train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month in eastern Ohio, prompting officials to evacuate the area to conduct a controlled burn. Officials say air quality is now safe.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine advised residents living near the location of the hazardous Feb. 3 train derailment to use bottled water out of an abundance of caution.

Ohio officials and the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that air monitoring shows levels in residences impacted by the toxic Feb. 3 train derailment are below concern.

The derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals released more hazardous substances than first reported, adding to the distrust and fear of residents in East Palestine, Ohio.

The Biden administration is outlining how states and nonprofit groups can apply for $27 billion in funding from a “green bank” that will provide low-cost financing for projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Officials say it is safe for Ohio residents to return home after a train derailment in East Palestine caused toxic chemical to spill into the environment, but residents report sick and dying animals.

Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

The Biden administration and state officials have reassured locals in eastern Ohio that there isn't a present danger after a massive release of toxic fumes.

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country.

Washing hands with soap and water is an important way to combat the spread of norovirus, especially after using the toilet and before eating, according to the CDC.

There is one number that the Environmental Protection Agency relies on to decide which climate policies to pursue. So why does that number assume the lives of richer people are worth more?

For people living near the train accident in East Palestine, Ohio, the risks include breathing toxic fumes and possible water contamination.

Ethanol, the intoxicating alcohol found in beer, wine and liquor, has been powering automobiles in the US since the era of the Model T. Beginning in the 1970s, when oil supplies were strained — and as worries rose about the environmental damage caused by fossil fuels — the US government adopted policies to encourage use of corn-based ethanol and other alternatives to petroleum-based gasoline. The governors of some corn-producing Midwest states are now demanding a policy change that would increas

Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution into waterways each year, according to regulatory data. NPR found that pollution is concentrated near places where people of color live.

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $100 million in competitive grants for projects that advance environmental justice in communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution and other hazards.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it had reached a deal with the operator of a Kansas stretch of the Keystone pipeline following a December spill.

The president of the American Lung Association says a Biden administration proposal to lower the limits for a deadly air pollutant doesn't go far enough.

The Biden administration finalized regulations that protect small streams, wetlands and other waterways, repealing a Trump-era rule that environmentalists said left waterways vulnerable to pollution.

The rule defines which "waters of the United States" are protected by the Clean Water Act.

President Joe Biden’s administration has finalized regulations that protect hundreds of thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, repealing a Trump-era rule that federal courts had thrown out and that environmentalists said left waterways vulnerable to pollution.

Studies show that PFAS can lead to cancer or other health issues, including damage to the liver or thyroid gland.

A government report says fuel economy for 2021 model year vehicles in the U.S. stayed flat with 2020 as people continued to buy less-efficient trucks and SUVs.

A government report says fuel economy for 2021 model year vehicles in the U.S. stayed flat with 2020 as people continued to buy less-efficient trucks and SUVs.

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed increasing ethanol and other biofuels that must be blended into the nation’s fuel supplies over the next three years.

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday approved a nearly $700 million plan to remove all lead water pipes in the Denver region, saying the local water utility’s approach for reducing lead levels is succeedings and making swift progress.

In a major action to address toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered an Ohio utility to stop dumping dangerous coal ash into unlined storage ponds and speed cleanup of the site.

With energy costs expected to increase this winter, it’s more important than ever to maximize the efficiency of your heating and air quality systems. The good news is that you can start with an inexpensive DIY fix.

The Biden administration has ramped up efforts to reduce methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry for its role in global warming even as President Joe Biden has pressed energy producers for more oil drilling to lower prices at the gasoline pump.

Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas, and it packs about 80 times the climate-warming power of carbon dioxide.

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded grants for projects to monitor air quality in 37 states, with a focus on minority communities and other areas overburdened by pollution.

Nearly 400 school districts across the country are receiving grants totaling about $1 billion to purchase 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it has reached a settlement with United Parcel Service to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at more than 1,100 facilities across 45 states and Puerto Rico.

The Environmental Protection Agency said it has evidence that Black residents in an industrial section of Louisiana face an increased risk of cancer from a nearby chemical plant — and that state officials have let air pollution remain high and downplayed its threat.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will nearly double — to almost $1 billion — the money available for states to acquire electric school buses.

The NAACP on Tuesday accused Mississippi of discriminating against Black residents by denying badly needed federal funds for drinking water infrastructure in Jackson and instead diverting money to largely-white communities that needed it less.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan has returned to Mississippi’s capital city to meet with Jackson officials about the city’s troubled water system.

The Biden administration is using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to investigate environmental discrimination by state agencies and others that receive federal funds.

Forty years after a predominantly Black community in Warren County, North Carolina, rallied against hosting a hazardous waste landfill, President Joe Biden’s top environment official has returned to what is widely considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement to unveil a national office that will distribute $3 billion in block grants to underserved communities burdened by pollution.

The Biden administration has accepted nearly $190 million in bids from an offshore oil and gas lease sale that was held nearly a year ago but rejected by a federal judge.

For at least the third time in a dozen years, portable toilets are parked outside the ornate Mississippi Capitol because Jackson’s water system is in crisis.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it's designating two “forever chemicals” used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.

A federal infrastructure bill signed last year provides $15 billion to help communities find and replace lead water pipes.

A coalition of environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its refusal to regulate some older coal ash dumps.

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical widely used in their operations.

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.

The Supreme Court decision Thursday to limit how the Environmental Protection Agency may regulate carbon dioxide emissions could make an already grave situation worse for those most affected by air pollution and climate change, community residents and advocates fear.

President Joe Biden’s hope for saving the Earth from the devastating effects of climate change may not be dead.

The Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could have far-reaching consequences for the energy sector.

The Supreme Court’s new climate change ruling is likely to hinder the Biden administration’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade and make the electric grid carbon-free by 2035.

In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court has limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

In a matter of days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could have heavy environmental impact, West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency.

The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he's pushing airlines to hire more customer-service agents and take other steps to help travelers this summer.

A federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration finding that the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup does not pose a serious health risk and is “not likely” to cause cancer in humans.

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds in drinking water pose health risks at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.

The Biden administration has set new requirements that increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply.

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed handing more power to states and tribes to block major energy projects based on water quality concerns.

The Biden administration says it will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products that kills thousands of Americans every year.

Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.

A long-delayed plan to build a giant lake in Northern California has received a big financial boost.