clean-water
Report: ‘Forever chemicals’ could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water | Monday Morning Coffee
The federal study is the first to compare PFAS in tap water in both public and private supplies.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden wetlands regulation; what that means for the Chesapeake Bay
Wetlands unique to the Chesapeake Bay's watershed will lose protection from being dredged and filled without a permit.
Clean water advocates call on General Assembly to support pollution reduction efforts, legislation
The activists for the environmental organizations, including PennFuture and the Chesapeake Bay Commission, also urged lawmakers to codify the Office of Environmental Justice in funding programs, to ensure that underrepresented communities have a voice at the state level.
EPA settles lawsuit with states, enviros over Chesapeake Bay pollution from Pa.
'We think this is another important moment in the effort to clean up the Bay,' Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Hillary Harp Falk said.
U.S. House fails to override Biden’s veto on clean water legislation
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1st District, was the lone GOP crossover to vote with Dems.
Advocates call on EPA to cut climate pollution from Pa.’s power sector | Tuesday Morning Coffee
They called for 'robust carbon pollution standards for new and existing power plants.'
EPA sued over failure to set, update pollution limits
Advocates argue the inaction amounts to a 'free pass to pollute' across multiple industries.
EPA proposes new rule to crack down on PFAS, forever chemicals in our water
Regulators anticipate the rule, if fully implemented, 'will prevent tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses or deaths.'
Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS | Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water.
Why were you live determines how well environmental laws protect your health | Opinion
State policy choices have become more important as the federal government has retreated from major environmental health lawmaking.
A slew of state proposals shows the threat of ‘forever chemicals’ | Analysis
The chemicals are in the blood of nearly every American.
Pa.’s Casey, Fetterman announce $75M to fight ‘forever chemicals’ | Wednesday Morning Coffee
The federal infrastructure law cash will help fight PFAS contamination in drinking water, a rising public health threat.