Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out.
Tag: Environmental Protection Agency
Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know
The administration issued a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.
How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
New E.P.A. Rules Aim to Minimize Damage From Chemical Facilities
The rules require facilities to explicitly address threats such as wildfires or flooding, including those linked to climate change.
What to Know About Lead Poisoning in Children
Hundreds of children sickened from high levels of lead in applesauce pouches last year put a spotlight on lapses in the food-safety system.
Pandora Now Only Sources Recycled Metals for Its Jewelry
Is that as good as it sounds?
Biden Administration Unleashes Powerful Regulatory Tool Aimed at Climate
Its new estimate of the economic impact of climate change could create the legal justification for aggressive new regulations.
E.P.A. Proposes Tighter Limits on Lead Dust in Homes and Child Care Facilities
Under the proposed rules, any amount of lead dust in floors and window sills would qualify as “hazardous” and require abatement.
Richard Revesz and His Agency Are Remaking the Pollution Fight
Richard Revesz is changing the way the government calculates the cost and benefits of regulation, with far-reaching implications for climate change.
E.P.A. Proposes First Limits on Climate Pollution From Existing Power Plants
It’s the last in a string of major regulations proposed by the Biden administration to sharply cut the greenhouse gases produced by the United States.