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Advocacy groups push back against EPA’s plan to reconsider environmental protections
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced plans to initiate 31 actions that may roll back environmental protections to stimulate the economy, but advocacy organizations contend that these plans will impair health and cost lives.
EPA finalizes emission limits for power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized standards lowering mercury and toxic metal emissions, as well as carbon pollution from power plants, according to a press release from the agency.
EPA proposes changes to Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
The EPA has invited public comments on its proposal to update and strengthen its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal-fired and oil-fired power plants, and the American Lung Association supports these potential changes.
Q&A: Government report says top baby foods contain toxic metals
Last week, a House of Representatives oversight subcommittee publicized the results of an investigation that confirmed reports of high levels of toxic heavy metals in popular baby foods.
Most baby foods contain heavy metals that could affect development
Ninety-five percent of all baby foods tested by Healthy Babies Bright Futures, an alliance of organizations aimed at reducing exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals during the first 1,000 days of life, contained at least one toxic chemical, including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, according to a new report published by the group.