How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water by 2029. Orange County, Calif., got a head start.
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Trump gutted federal employee unions. They believe he'd do it again
Federal employee unions are fervently supporting Kamala Harris for president, in part because they like her pro-labor policies, but just as much because they fear a second Trump term.
Why the U.S. government is spending $7 billion on solar for low-income homes
Solar energy can reduce climate pollution and electric bills. The U.S. government will soon start giving out $7 billion in grants for solar programs for low-income homes.
Marathon Oil reaches a $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations
The federal government announced a settlement with Marathon Oil for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Why scientists who study noise pollution are calling for more regulation
Noise from roads, airports and equipment like leaf blowers has been linked with serious health impacts. Decades ago, the U.S. government passed a law limiting it, but it has no teeth.
The EPA's new limits on PFAS in drinking water face legal challenges
Chemical companies and water utilities are challenging the EPA’s recent rule putting limits on six PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
EPA boosts funding for solar energy in North Carolina
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a North Carolina organization $156 million to strengthen solar energy use across the state.
Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz
Why is a famous elementary particle in the news? Where is Chechnya and what did it ban? Which prince is Andrew again? If you know these things, you'll get at least a 3 out of 11.
Lead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. — especially in Chicago
The Windy City has the most lead pipes of any U.S. city. A study estimates that more than two-thirds of children there are exposed to lead in their home tap water.
In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.