Politics and Policy

Will A New Drinking Water Rule Help Protect Public Health?

June 29, 2010
By Beth Buczynski
Will A New Drinking Water Rule Help Protect Public Health?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise a national primary drinking water regulation to achieve greater public health protection against waterborne pathogens in the distribution systems of public water systems.
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Lawsuit Seeks $19 Billion in Clean Water Act Penalties From BP

June 22, 2010
By Beth Buczynski
Lawsuit Seeks $19 Billion in Clean Water Act Penalties From BP

As lawyers and accountants focus on escrow funds for human victims, environmental organizations are seeking similar compensation for those without voices that may never recover from this tragedy.
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Senate Rejects Dirty Air Act, But There’s No Time To Celebrate…

June 11, 2010
By Beth Buczynski
Senate Rejects Dirty Air Act, But There’s No Time To Celebrate…

The US Senate defeated Senator Murkowski’s Dirty Air Act to increase self-regulating by oil and coal companies, but this is no time to become complacent.
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