EPA’s three new service line notices: Critical to transparency and accelerating lead pipe replacement
Three new notices required by the revised LCR from water systems to people with known or potential LSLs provide critical[…]
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Tomás Carbonell Named EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Stationary Sources, Office of Air and Radiation
“Tomás Carbonell is one of the nation’s leading Clean Air Act experts. He operates with the highest degree of integrity,[…]
Read moreAt the Department of Transportation, Annie Petsonk’s Experience and Charisma Will Forge a Path Toward Sustainable Flight
The Biden administration named Annie Petsonk to serve as principal deputy assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs at the Department of[…]
Read moreHow Wall Street can win on climate in 2021
This year, financial institutions must make a significant leap forward on climate – from pledges to progress. Even amidst a[…]
Read moreGetting lead out of brass and bronze food equipment
Many people may not be aware that lead is still added to brass and bronze used to make drinking water[…]
Read moreNew Leadership in Senate Creates Pathway for Pro-Climate Legislation
1/7/2020 “Even as the nation reacts to the shameful events at the US Capitol yesterday, the election results bring important[…]
Read moreGroups File Lawsuit Opposing Trump Administration’s Censored Science Rule
Health and environmental advocates are asking a court to reject the Trump administration’s just-finalized Censored Science rule because it threatens[…]
Read moreParis Anniversary Crystallizes Recent Climate Momentum
On Dec. 12th, countries, companies, U.S. states and other key global actors marked the five-year anniversary of the Paris climate[…]
Read moreD.C. Regulators Approve Advanced Leak Detection Program, an Important First Step to Reduce Methane Pollution
The District of Columbia Public Service Commission approved Washington Gas Light Company’s Project Pipes 2 plan to continue replacing leak-prone[…]
Read moreBrenda Mallory Is an Outstanding Choice to Lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality
“According to press reports, President-elect Biden has chosen Brenda Mallory to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. She[…]
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