Environment

EPA Proposes Smog Standards to Safeguard Americans from Air Pollution

Based on extensive recent scientific evidence about the harmful effects of ground-level ozone, or smog, EPA is proposing to strengthen air quality standards to within a range of 65 to 70 parts per billion (ppb) to better protect Americans’ health and...

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Major Storm Could Snarl Holiday Travel in US

Wednesday will be the busiest travel day of the year in the United States, and it could be a rough one for millions of people.

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EPA Awards Kentucky-based Conference of Radiation Control Directors Grant to Reduce Indoor Pollutant Exposure and Protect Public Health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Conference of Radiation Control Directors in Frankfort, Kentucky funding to protect public health by reducing exposure to indoor pollutants, such as radon, and environmental asthma triggers...

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Brazilian Soy Moratorium extended to 2016

The landmark Brazilian Soy Moratorium, set to end in January has been renewed, for the eighth time. The moratorium prevents major traders from selling soy that may be linked to deforestation in the Amazon and will continue through May 2016.

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