Over 95 percent of U.S. coal ash ponds are unlined. Nearly all of them are leaking toxins into groundwater that is considered safe to drink by the EPA.Read More
The light-emitting diode, more commonly known as an LED light bulb, is incredibly efficient. They use at least 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting, according to the Department of Energy. Widespread use of LEDs could save about 348 TWh, which is equivalent to the annual electrical output of 44 large […]Read More
Andrew Wheeler has served as acting EPA Administrator since July of 2018, when things just got too scummy, forcing former administrator Scott Pruitt out of office. Wheeler was confirmed last month, formally replacing Pruitt as EPA Administrator – to the delight of ardent pro-deregulation Republicans and ire of almost everyone else. Acting to the fears […]Read More
The Trump administration defies utilities, scientists, health professionals, and his own EPA to rollback mercury emissions standards and put lives in dangerRead More
The Sierra Club raises concerns ahead of a vote in the Senate Environment and Public works committee to advance Andrew Wheeler as permanent head of the EPA.Read More
In true form to his administration, the EPA proposes gutting the Clean Power Plan, a move that will further damage the climate, cost lives, and create economic loss. Read More
Donald Trump's EPA seeks to "fix" fuel efficiency standards by rolling back Obama-era rules. The move faces stiff opposition from lawmakers and citizens. Read More
