Tag: Public health
Trump Administration’s Plan to Weaken Standards on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in US Drinking Water...
The Trump administration decided to take a step back on Wednesday, revealing plans to undo and postpone regulations put in place by the Biden administration to restrict "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Lee Zeldin,...
EPA Ends Fight to Protect Overpolluted Communities
As Amanda Cronin savored her slice of chocolate cake, little did she know that her journey at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be a rollercoaster ride of hope, uncertainty, and ultimately, disappointment. Fresh...
Reconsideration of EPA Finding on Climate Pollution’s Health Impact
The Trump administration has recently announced plans to reconsider a significant ruling made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2009. This particular finding, known as the “endangerment finding,” stated that...
Climate Change’s Impact on American Health Awareness
A recent survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication revealed a concerning trend: Americans are increasingly aware of the detrimental impact of...
EPA Rule to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water: Inside Climate News
A recent landmark Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, enacted at the close of last year, aimed to combat the lead crisis threatening the health of millions of Americans by tightening restrictions on toxic lead...
Trump’s CDC Data Sharing Policy Impact on Bird Flu Readiness
An Avian Crisis: The Threat of Bird Flu and the Trump Administration's CDC Data Sharing PolicyAn epidemic is sweeping through the avian world, leaving devastation in its wake. The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza...
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential Layoffs
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential LayoffsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is at a crossroads, with employees overseeing environmental justice programs possibly facing immediate layoffs. The Trump administration is deliberating...
Trump & GOP Congress Trying to Reverse Lead Pipe Protections
In a bold move that could have significant repercussions for public health, Congressional Republicans, in conjunction with the Trump administration, are seeking to reverse Biden-era regulations mandating the replacement of all lead pipes in...
