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Laws & Regulations

"A Slew of State Proposals Shows the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals'"

"State lawmakers across the country want to tackle the growing [PFAS] problem. Several states have passed landmark laws in recent years, and now dozens of legislatures are considering hundreds of bills to crack down on using such compounds. The legislation would strengthen product disclosure laws, increase liability for polluters, bolster testing plans and enact water quality standards."

Source: Stateline, 02/15/2023

Oil Industry Flags Concern About EPA's Methane 'Super Emitter' Plan

"U.S. oil industry groups said on Monday they are concerned the Biden administration's proposed plan to crack down on methane emissions gives too much power to environmental advocacy groups, by forcing companies to react when third-parties report suspected leaks of the powerful greenhouse gas."

Source: Reuters, 02/14/2023

"U.S. EPA Announces $1 Billion For New Hazardous Waste Cleanups"

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced 22 new sites that will benefit from $1 billion in funding from a program designed to remediate hazardous waste sites, such as landfills, mines and manufacturing facilities."

Source: Reuters, 02/13/2023

Lawsuit Seeks Medical Testing After Toxic Train Derailment

"Residents who filed a federal lawsuit in the fiery derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals along the Ohio-Pennsylvania line are seeking to force Norfolk Southern to set up health monitoring for residents in both states."

Source: AP, 02/13/2023

"Mexican Avocados Shipped For Super Bowl Named In Complaint"

"One year after the Super Bowl season was marred by a ban on Mexican avocado shipments, another threat has emerged: An environmental complaint that avocado growers are destroying forests that provide critical habitat for monarch butterflies and other creatures."

Source: AP, 02/10/2023

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