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Meat and Poultry Agency Struggles without Leader

(Matthew Madia 04/28/10; 0 comments)

Coal Ash Rule Still on Track?

(Matthew Madia 04/26/10; 1 comment)

FDA Reviewing Policy for Conflicts on Advisory Panels

(Matthew Madia 04/23/10; 0 comments)

Clean Air Means Big Benefits for the Economy Too

(Matthew Madia 04/21/10; 0 comments)

More Than 200 Groups Press Obama on Coal Ash Regulation

(Matthew Madia 04/16/10; 1 comment)

Coal Ash Communities Call on the White House for Protection

(Matthew Madia 04/13/10; 1 comment)

EPA to Limit Mountaintop Mining

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new guidance April 1 that should limit the impacts of mountaintop coal mining in Appalachia. The agency issued the guidance to clarify EPA's expectations regarding legal and scientific interpretations when issuing permits for the destructive surface mining practice.

New Vehicle Standards Take Aim at Climate-Altering Emissions

The Obama administration recently announced new standards that will improve fuel efficiency in new vehicles starting in 2012. The standards mark the first time in U.S. history that the federal government has crafted regulations aimed specifically at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and stemming the impact of global climate change.

White House Sidelines the Public in Coal Ash Debate

(Gary Bass 04/02/10; 1 comment)

Rhyme Time: EPA to Take on BPA

(Matthew Madia 03/31/10; 0 comments)

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