Recent Posts on Environmental Protection Agency

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PFAS—“Forever Chemicals”—May Be the Biggest Water Problem Since Lead

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Priority Recommendation Round Up—Actions that Can Bring the Best Rewards

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For Earth Day (April 22), We Examine Some of Our Work on Challenges Facing The Planet

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Worsening Wildfire Smoke Requires a More Proactive Approach

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From Gold Rush to Rot—The Lasting Environmental Costs and Financial Liabilities of Hardrock Mining

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50 Years After the Clean Water Act—Gauging Progress

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Critical Mineral Shortages Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains

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Thousands of Discharges Keep Pollution Flowing: How can EPA better protect Our Nation’s Waters?

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Federal Government Efforts to Reduce Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants

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Is Climate Change Impacting the Safety of Chemical Facilities? (interactive map)

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Deep-Sea Mining Could Help Meet Demand for Critical Minerals, But Also Comes with Serious Obstacles

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Can Chemical Recycling Reduce Plastic Pollution?