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Steam-based plants third biggest source of toxic wastewater
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in US PoliticsEPA claims federal government, states and public water systems have already taken steps to reduce perchlorate levels A sign posted outside a water well indicates perchlorate contamination at the site in Rialto, California. Photograph: Ric Francis/AP US environmental regulators have decided they will not put restrictions on perchlorate – a rocket fuel ingredient known to […] More
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in US PoliticsAdministration is weakening protections ahead of the election, making changes that could take years for a Democratic president to undo Donald Trump delivers remarks during the National Day of Prayer Service at the White House in Washington, on 7 May. Photograph: Stefani Reynolds/EPA The Trump administration is diligently weakening US environment protections even amid a […] More
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in US PoliticsThe Trump administration has ratcheted up its efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic to overhaul and overturn Obama-era environmental regulations and increase industry access to public lands. The secretary of the interior, David Bernhardt, has sped efforts to drill, mine and cut timber on fragile western landscapes. Meanwhile, the EPA, headed by the former coal lobbyist […] More
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in US PoliticsEPA chief Wheeler says current soot regulations are adequate despite research that shows stricter rules could save thousands of lives Fine particles, which come from the burning of coal, oil and wood, penetrate the respiratory system Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration has said it will not tighten rules for soot pollution, […] More
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in US PoliticsAnnouncement will allow vehicles to emit 1bn more tons of CO2 Experts say move will lead to more life-threatening air pollution Motor vehicles drive on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles, California. Critics say the move will lead to more life-threatening air pollution and force Americans to spend more on gasoline. Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images […] More
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in US PoliticsExtraordinary move signals to US companies that they will not face any sanctions for polluting the air or water Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage There is particular concern over air pollution emitted by industrial facilities, which are predominately located in communities with large numbers of […] More
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