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Senate weighs EPA chemical regulations against defense, economic concerns

Senate weighs EPA chemical regulations against defense, economic concerns

by Katareena Roska | Oct 24, 2025 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — At an Oct. 23 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, lawmakers discussed the benefits and disadvantages of stricter chemical regulation approvals from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah)  established the...
EPA proposes changes to how it evaluates the risks of toxic chemicals

EPA proposes changes to how it evaluates the risks of toxic chemicals

by Lexi Newsom | Sep 30, 2025 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The EPA proposed changing how it evaluates the risks of toxic chemicals, aiming to make the process more efficient for the manufacturing industry. “This work is yet another example of how we can and will protect human health and the environment while...
EPA timeline on “forever chemicals” clean-up is too slow, lawmakers say

EPA timeline on “forever chemicals” clean-up is too slow, lawmakers say

by Delaney Nelson | Oct 20, 2021 | Environment

WASHINGTON — Two days after the Environmental Protection Agency released a plan to address PFAS chemicals, lawmakers expressed concern Wednesday that the agency’s plan will leave communities across the country waiting too long for regulations. Testifying before the...

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