Environment

EPA Declares Outdoor Burn Ban for Yakama Nation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is declaring a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Yakama Reservation due to stagnant air conditions and elevated air pollution, effective noon, August 2, 2017 through Monday August 7, 2017 unless extended...

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New Act Passed By D.C. Council World Break Mayor's Promise To Adopt Health- Protective Standard For Lead In School Water

D.C. parents and the national Campaign for Lead Free Water (CLFW) are deeply disappointed in the D.C. Council’s decision to weaken a bill that would have protected children from lead-dispensing drinking water sources in public schools and related...

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EPA Continues to Work With States on 2015 Ozone Designations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving forward with 2015 ozone designations, working with states to help areas with underlying technical issues, disputed designations, and/or insufficient information. This will help ensure that more...

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Public Demands End To Trump EPA Plan To Delay Implementation Of Crucial Clean Water Protections

On July 31th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public hearing on a proposal to postpone indefinitely critical public health protections for cleaning up toxic water pollution from power plants. Community leaders and environmental...

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