EPA continues to push for better air quality
September 8, 2015
The EPA's push for stricter ozone emission standards has met heavy criticism.
New Jersey reaches $226 million settlement with Exxon over environmental damage
September 3, 2015
The state of New Jersey has won a $226 million settlement over environmental damages caused by Exxon.
Rhode Island awarded $1.3 million for brownfields cleanup
September 2, 2015
The EPA has awarded the state of Rhode Island $1.3 million to clean up its brownfields.
Groups worried over implications of new EPA ozone rule
September 2, 2015
A group backed by energy industry special interests is challenging the EPA's newly proposed ozone rule.
Allegheny County given $400,000 brownfields grant
September 2, 2015
Allegheny County has just been given $400,000 in brownfields grants by the EPA
EPA seeks $367,500 penalty for Duwamish cleanup work
September 2, 2015
The EPA is pushing for a stiff penalty against a steel mill that failed to do its part in a river clean-up.
Texan Attorney General asks EPA to cease global warming plan
September 2, 2015
Texas is threatening to sue the EPA if it doesn't let the current lawsuits against it play out in court before enacting its power plan.
EPA awards Clarkson University $6.5 million for Great Lakes restoration efforts
September 2, 2015
Clarkson University has been awarded a $6.5 million grant to protect the wildlife of the Great Lakes.
EPA chief claims Animas water quality back to “pre-event conditions”
September 2, 2015
The EPA claims that the water quality in the Animas river basin has been returned to its pre-spill levels.
Vermont receives over $2 million in brownfields funding
August 31, 2015
The state of Vermont has been award $2 million in brownfields grants by the EPA.
Lamar Smith calls for EPA contractor to testify on Gold King Mine Spill
August 31, 2015
The head contractor involved in the Gold King Mine spill is being asked to testify to a congressional committee.
Navajo accuse EPA of providing tainted water
August 31, 2015
The Navajo Nation claims that relief water sent to them by the EPA was tainted.
Investigation shows EPA underestimated gold mine spill
August 31, 2015
An internal investigation has revealed the EPA had foreknowledge of a potential spill at the Gold King mine.
Judge blocks EPA’s new Clean Water Rule
August 31, 2015
North Dakota won a temporary injunction in its case against the EPA Waters of the United States rule.
Tennessee lawmaker faces EPA fine
August 31, 2015
The EPA is currently seeking a fine of nearly $200,000 from a Tennessee lawmaker.