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New EPA Online Guide – Heavy Metal Exposures in Children
“One of EPA’s top priorities is protecting public health, especially the health of our children who are most vulnerable to health impacts from exposure to heavy metals such as lead, “said Clifford Villa, Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management. Continue reading →
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Tagged arsenic, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, cadmium, Clifford Villa, Ken Zino, lead, mercury, toxic heavy metals
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Biden-Harris Want Stronger Power Plant Toxic Air Standards
“America is leading the way in innovation, and our work to protect public health is no different. By leveraging proven, emissions-reduction measures available at reasonable costs and encouraging new, advanced control technologies, we can reduce hazardous pollution from coal-fired power plants, protecting our planet and improving public health for all,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today’s proposal will support and strengthen EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which have delivered a 90% reduction in mercury emissions from power plants over pre-standard levels.” Continue reading →
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Tagged air pollutants from coal-fired power plants, arsenic, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, epa, fPM emissions, hazardous air pollutants, Ken Zino, lead, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, mercury and non-mercury metal pollution, Michael S. Regan, nickel, public health
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EPA Wants Stronger Standards for Solid Waste Burning
“President Biden believes every person deserves clean air to breathe and the opportunity to lead a healthy life, and EPA’s proposal is just the latest action to achieve this vision. By reducing harmful pollution and improving air quality, this rule will also advance environmental justice for nearby communities already overburdened with pollution,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “EPA is committed to working with communities and state, local, and Tribal governments to ensure that large facilities burning municipal waste utilize the most up-to-date and cost-effective control technologies to reduce pollution and protect public health.” Continue reading →