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Trump EPA move to repeal power plant carbon rules could deepen divide with New York climate policy
The Trump administration is preparing to repeal federal carbon pollution standards for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, a move that would loosen federal requirements on the electric sector but leave New York’s own climate ... more
Trump move strips EPA of climate authority
The Trump administration is moving to revoke a 2009 ruling that gave the Environmental Protection Agency power to regulate greenhouse gases, according to Spectrum News 1. The reversal would gut the EPA’s ability to target ... more
EPA could weaken PFAS rules putting drinking water at risk for millions
What It Means For Drinking Water More than 1.3 million New Yorkers could lose critical protections from toxic "forever chemicals" in their drinking water if the Environmental Protection Agency weakens new federal PFAS standards, according ... more
Zeldin’s EPA nomination sparks climate concerns ahead of Senate hearing
Former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, is set for his confirmation hearing on January 16. While climate advocates express concerns over Zeldin's mixed environmental record, ... more
At Army’s request, EPA deletes website reference to request for PFAS tests of creeks in former Seneca Army Depot
At the request of the U.S. Army, the EPA has deleted from its website a reference to the agency’s formal request that the Army test for PFAS chemicals in two creeks that run through the ... more