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Republican AGs attack Biden's EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases
Read full article: Republican AGs attack Biden's EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination casesTwenty-three Republican attorneys general are attacking the Biden administration's stated goal of pursuing environmental justice.
Community meetings Wednesday, Thursday to discuss next phase of cleanup for contaminated Jacksonville industrial site
Read full article: Community meetings Wednesday, Thursday to discuss next phase of cleanup for contaminated Jacksonville industrial siteThe 31-acre Kerr-McGee Jacksonville Superfund site on Talleyrand Avenue has been on the EPA’s priority list for cleanup since 2010.
Millions of lead pipes carry water into homes, most are in Florida, EPA survey shows
Read full article: Millions of lead pipes carry water into homes, most are in Florida, EPA survey showsRoughly 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., and alarmingly, most of them are in Florida, according to a new survey from the EPA.
EPA proposes 1st national rule to test for PFAS in public water systems
Read full article: EPA proposes 1st national rule to test for PFAS in public water systemsConsumer Reports sounded the alarm years ago on PFAS -- also known as “forever chemicals” because they essentially never break down naturally, are often added to products to make them waterproof, stain resistant, or nonstick.
Making Ends Meet: Save money, your skin & the planet in the shower
Read full article: Making Ends Meet: Save money, your skin & the planet in the showerAnd if you want to reduce the cost of your water bill, the first place you can start is your shower. And bonus! The experts at Consumer Reports say not only can you save money, but you can also save your skin and the planet too.
How to avoid ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in your child’s school uniform, everyday clothes
Read full article: How to avoid ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in your child’s school uniform, everyday clothesIf your child wears a school uniform, they could be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals before they even get out the front door.
California won't immediately change pollution credit program
Read full article: California won't immediately change pollution credit programNewsom administration officials say they are in no rush to make changes to one of California's key climate change programs despite concerns it won't be able to meet its emissions reduction goals.
St. Johns County woman sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spill
Read full article: St. Johns County woman sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spillA St. Johns County woman is speaking out about the Environmental Protection Agency’s classification of coal ash as “nonhazardous waste” after a damaged barge spilled 9,300 tons of the substance in the waters off Atlantic Beach.
St. Johns County sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spill
Read full article: St. Johns County sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spillA St. Johns County woman is speaking out about the Environmental Protection Agency’s classification of coal ash as “nonhazardous waste” after a damaged barge spilled 9,300 tons of the substance in the waters off Atlantic Beach.
Edmunds puts Tesla's range to the test
Read full article: Edmunds puts Tesla's range to the testThis undated photo by Edmunds shows five electric vehicles at a test track in the Mojave Desert, in California, undergoing testing for maximum range. A CHALLENGE FROM TESLAThe lackluster results prompted the automaker to reach out to the Edmunds test team. Once each vehicle’s range estimate indicated zero miles, we measured how far it could go before coming to a complete stop. AdEDMUNDS SAYS: Edmunds’ EV range test isn’t meant to be the definitive word on a vehicle’s range but rather a real-world complement to the laboratory-based EPA testing. We’ll continue to test to an indicated zero because we’d never advise customers to rely on the unpredictable buffer range.
Report: Advocacy group also hunting for source of unpleasant odor in Brunswick
Read full article: Report: Advocacy group also hunting for source of unpleasant odor in BrunswickBRUNSWICK, Ga. – Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division isn’t the only agency investigating the source of an unpleasant odor in Brunswick. Glynn Environmental Coalition, an environmental advocacy group, told the Brunswick News that citizens deserve an answer, and the GEC hopes to be able to provide one if the EPD can’t. Georgia’s EPD has received dozens of odor complaints throughout Glynn County since early December. AdThe GEC said it has launched a separate investigation into the source of the smell -- one that parallels the state’s investigation. Executive Director Rachael Thompson said the group will be looking into dew point as well as odor complaints and weather data, the Brunswick News reported.
What’s that smell? Unpleasant odor wafts through Brunswick
Read full article: What’s that smell? Unpleasant odor wafts through BrunswickThis map shows some of the odor complaints received by the state. In fact, Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has received dozens of odor complaints throughout Glynn County since early December. Dispatch logs show one person called last month about an odor “coming into her home, making her sick,” while others have reported smelling gas. While the Environmental Protection Division has yet to identify the source of the odor, Thompson said it is important that regulators get to the bottom of the issue once and for all. Title V permitsBased on some complaints, Thompson said, there has been speculation about the smell coming from an industrial plant nearby.
Drinking water possibly contaminated
Read full article: Drinking water possibly contaminatedThe Navy is testing drinking water wells in and around Naval Station Mayport and OLF Whitehouse. The EPA issued a lifetime health advisory to chemicals related to fire fighting foam. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Study: Chipotle bowls contain cancer-linked chemicals
Read full article: Study: Chipotle bowls contain cancer-linked chemicalsJoe Raedle/Getty Images(CNN) - The bowls at Chipotle have become a staple for the restaurant, but a new report is drawing some big concerns about them. The New Food Economy says it found the fiber bowls are exposed to chemicals that can lead to cancer. The study says the bowls are treated with "PFAS," also called forever chemicals. It helps bowls hold hot, wet, and greasy food. The chemicals also seep into the soil as the bowls break down, leading to toxic compost.