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New EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion to implement

Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Known as PFAS, the chemicals are per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances. They are […]

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Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

A farmer pulls waste to block the RN 19 near in Vesoul, eastern France, on January 25, 2024.  Sebastien Bozon | Afp | Getty Images The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested, after it toned down its climate policies following angry farmer

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Biden pauses approval of new LNG export projects in win for climate activists

The US Department of Energy building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. ALASTAIR PIKE | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden paused pending approvals of exports from new liquefied natural gas projects on Friday, a move cheered by climate activists that could delay decisions on new plants until after the Nov.

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