The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation unveiled today a proposal to put labels on all new vehicles that compare vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy. The goal is to compare the emissions and fuel economy of gasoline-powered vehicles and more efficient electric vehicles.
While this More…
Well, that was fast. The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected a petition by environmental and conservation groups to ban the use of lead bullets and fishing sinkers because of their potential health effects.
Republicans are crowing about a petition, submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency by environmental and conservation groups, to ban the use of lead bullets and fishing sinkers because of their potential health effects.
A new report by a coalition of environmental groups identifies 39 sites in 21 states where coal ash — a potentially toxic byproduct of coal-fired power production — is being dumped. The groups say that the coal ash is “contaminating drinking water or surface water with arsenic and other More…
Former Obama administration Minerals Management Service Director Elizabeth Birnbaum, who resigned amid criticism of the agency in the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill, spoke publicly today for the first time since leaving her post in May. In testimony before the national oil spill commission, Birnbaum painted a picture of More…
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding seven public hearings in August and September on its proposal to regulate the disposal of “coal ash,” a byproduct of coal-fired power production.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson announced today a series of “international priorities” for the agency, including working across borders to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement comes as EPA is stepping up its role in fighting climate change, given Congress’ failed attempt to pass legislation to address the More…
As shrimpers got back to work in Louisiana yesterday, The Washington Post reports on fears that government testing of shrimp may not pass muster.
According to the Post:
Rand Paul came out swinging against the Environmental Protection Agency this weekend, arguing that President Obama is “forcing the EPA down out throats.”
The Associated Press reported yesterday that Paul held a rally in a Kentucky coalfield on Saturday. Paul took the opportunity to position himself as an ally More…
The Hill brings us the perfect Friday afternoon August recess post. Yes, it’s true. The Environmental Protection Agency is rapping about climate change and conservation.
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