Articles Tagged with ''EPA''

EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci spent the day in New Jersey meeting with business leaders, water utility officials, and environmental law professionals to promote a more collaborative and efficient approach to environmental protection.

In a significant shift, the Environmental Protection Agency announced this morning a partial rollback of federal regulations aimed at limiting toxic "forever chemicals" in U.S. drinking water

With 99% of Hawai‘i’s drinking water sourced from groundwater, the stakes remain high. 

In 2023, nearly 99% of uranium concentrate used in the U.S. came from abroad, with key sources including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Vanadium, meanwhile, is almost entirely mined in countries like China, Russia, and South Africa. 

As the U.S. powers up for a data-driven future, the cost isn’t just measured in dollars or kilowatt-hours; it's water.

Zeldin highlighted the agency’s accelerated permit reviews and chemical safety processes as examples of balancing speed with safety.

A mysterious white slurry leaking into the Hutchinson River has triggered a rapid response from federal and state environmental agencies. Investigators traced the spill to a local cement plant, prompting enforcement action and ongoing monitoring.

The EPA has launched a 2025 reorganization to streamline operations, cut costs, and integrate science into policy—aiming for faster reviews and greater efficiency.

Community members in Troy are invited to attend a public meeting this evening where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present plans for a short-term soil cleanup at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site.

This effort is part of the EPA’s broader Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, which aims to make sure everyone—no matter where they live—can count on clean air, land, and especially water.