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Oxygen-starved “dead zones” in U.S. waters growing, report warns

By John Solomon

The number of “dead zones” in U.S. coastal waters — where oxygen is so depleted that it can harm marine life — has soared 30-fold over the l

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… the group include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.The group's d …"

Where are the watchdogs?

By John Solomon

Faced with record deficits and expanding federal responsibilities, politicians from President Barack Obama on down routinely talk about the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… r, he also nominated Arthur Elkins Jr. to be the inspector general for the Environmental Protection Agency. But almost six months later, Elkins still hasn’t been confirmed by the …"

Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

By Joe Eaton

Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… m vulnerable to environmentally hazardous projects. At Cortina, the Wintun Environmental Protection Agency (WEPA) is charged with enforcing its own regulations on reservation land, …"

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Multiple safety failures identified in chemical explosion

By Jim Morris

A new report on a 2008 explosion at a West Virginia pesticide factory offers a chilling account that raises questions about safeguards at th

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… ade name Temik — of which MIC is an ingredient. In an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency last August, the company said it would stop making aldicarb, used on potat …"

Congress ponders corn ethanol tax credit as production of plant waste ethanol lags

By Jim Morris

A 2007 federal law envisioned a bright future for cellulosic ethanol, an environment-friendly fuel made of wood chips, switch grass, corn st

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… d be produced annually by 2011.Things haven’t gone according to plan.The Environmental Protection Agency projected this week that production would reach a mere 6.6 million gallons …"

Global scientists express concern about flame retardants

By Jim Morris

A published statement by 145 scientists from 22 countries expresses new worries about the health effects of flame retardants used in mattres

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… orm of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which severely limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to require testing of new and existing chemicals and impose ba …"

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Lame duck Congress may consider bill to toughen OSHA

By Jim Morris

For an agency so widely feared and demonized by American business, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a relative pushover.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… y accountable for dangerous conditions that go uncorrected.Compared to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has tough statutes such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act at …"

Brain cancer trial may influence science on toxic chemical

By Jim Morris

A McCullom Lake, Ill., plant, operated by Rohm and Haas, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co., is at the root of a potentially groundbreaking la

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environmental Protection Agency":

"… ly in the courtroom, where many millions of dollars are at stake. Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Hea …"

EPA says new rules coming for chemicals in dyes, detergents

By Jim Morris

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it would issue new rules for three chemicals used in dyes, flame retardants, laund

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"… one month later so members can campaign ahead of the November election. …"

Senate bill aims to tighten regulation of oil spill dispersants

By Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

Reacting to health worries about chemical dispersants used in the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg intro

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"… rank Lautenberg introduced legislation on Wednesday that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to test such compounds and disclose their ingredients.“In the past three …"

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