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pfas drinking water

PFAS drinking water rule proposed by EPA; PFAS reporting to take effect in Maine

On October 7, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally sent its proposed National Drinking Water Regulation to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for consideration.

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green energy epa

EPA launches initiative to streamline review process for electric vehicle and clean energy chemicals

On October 5, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to streamline the review process of mixed metal oxides (MMOs).

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EPA standards for heavy-duty highway engines

Final EPA Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Set to Slash Dangerous Pollution

In December 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the strongest-ever national clean air standards to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks, beginning with model year 2027.

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canada carbon capture

Canada Joins Other Nations in Declaring Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

In making the declaration, Canada joins close to a dozen nations also calling for a moratorium or pause on mining the deep sea: Germany, Spain, Chile, New Zealand, and a number of small island nations, such as Fiji and Palau.

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EU Proposes 90% CO2 Emissions Cut for Trucks

In February 2023, the European Commission proposed tougher CO2 limits for heavy goods vehicles, requiring new trucks by 2040 to cut emissions by 90% and all new city buses to have zero emissions from 2030.

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EU Considers Ban on 10,000+ Forever Chemicals

In February 2023, the EU began reviewing a proposal to ban widely used, potentially harmful substances known as PFAS or "forever chemicals." PFAS have been linked to health risks like cancer, hormonal dysfunction, and a weakened immune system as well as environmental damage.

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environmental justice

EPA announces grant opportunities in environmental justice communities

EPA grants made possible by President Biden鈥檚 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support businesses in developing and adopting pollution prevention practices that advance environmental justice and protect underserved communities.

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EU parliament backs ambitious carbon market reform

In an effort to decrease emissions by an additional 19% by 2030, a new EU reform will add shipping emissions to the CO2 鈥渃ap and trade鈥 market by 2024...

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EPA issues final rule on acceptable cooling agents

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on acceptable alternative cooling agents used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and fire suppression.

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President Biden signs executive order revitalizing commitment to environmental justice

President Biden recently signed an executive order instructing all federal agencies to work to 鈥渁dvance environmental justice for all.鈥

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EU lawmakers pass nature protection and climate mitigation plan

The EU parliament passed an ambitious plan to set binding restoration targets for specific habitats and species, with the aim to cover at least 20% of the region鈥檚 land and sea areas by 2030.

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European Commission adopts measures to restrict microplastics

Under the European Union (EU) chemical legislation REACH鈥擱egistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals鈥攖he European Commission has adopted measures to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products.

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