United States Environmental Protection Agency
Coverage of United States Environmental Protection Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Should Ohio take a closer look at what fracking does to drinking water?
Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.
- Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Trump administration plans to repeal limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, delaying implementation of standards for two compounds and rescinding limits on four PFAS chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to achieve this. Critics have condemned the move.
- The Methane Hunters: Why Bitcoin Miners are the Planet's Unlikely Green Allies. Politicians write climate regulations that fail. Bitcoin miners use thermodynamic greed to hunt down stranded methane and succeed. How the parallel economy is cleaning up the grid.
Bitcoin miners are using thermodynamic greed to hunt down stranded methane, succeeding where climate regulations have failed. This approach is helping to clean up the grid. Bitcoin miners are becoming unlikely green allies.
- The Methane Hunters: Why Bitcoin Miners are the Planet's Unlikely Green Allies. Politicians write climate regulations that fail. Bitcoin miners use thermodynamic greed to hunt down stranded methane and succeed. How the parallel economy is cleaning up the grid.
Bitcoin miners are using thermodynamic greed to hunt down stranded methane, succeeding where climate regulations have failed. This process is helping to clean up the grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bitcoin mining is becoming an unlikely ally in the fight against climate change.
- Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
US lawmakers are debating a proposal to suspend the federal gas tax as prices surge past $4 a gallon due to the conflict with Iran. Democrats blame President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war for the price increase, while Republicans are split on the plan's effectiveness. The proposed suspension could slash gas prices by 18.4 cents per gallon.
- Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
US lawmakers are debating a proposal to suspend the federal gas tax due to rising prices amid conflict with Iran, with Democrats blaming President Trump for the price surge and Republicans split on the issue. Gas prices have climbed to an average of $4.51 a gallon. The suspension would potentially slash the cost of each gallon of gasoline by 18.4 cents.
- Retro perfume loved by millions of men in the 60s is an effective mosquito repellant, experts discover
A retro perfume from the 1960s has been discovered to be an effective mosquito repellent by experts. The perfume was loved by millions of men during that era. Its effectiveness against mosquitoes has been newly found.
- Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says
The Trump administration plans to rescind 2024 regulations for toxic ethylene oxide pollution, limiting the EPA's authority to protect public health. Recent research found ethylene oxide is about 60 times more carcinogenic than previously thought. The Biden EPA had passed a rule requiring emitters to cut emissions by 90%.
- 'Fire weather' contributing to longer wildfire seasons, say scientists
Scientists report that 'fire weather' is contributing to longer wildfire seasons, with spring drought events occurring more frequently and a sharp rise in fire-prone conditions. This trend is leading to increased risk of wildfires. The data suggests a correlation between climate patterns and wildfire frequency.
- Thousands in multiple states told to 'shut windows now' as heart attack-causing toxins fill the air
Thousands of people in multiple states have been warned to shut their windows due to heart attack-causing toxins filling the air. The warning is likely related to an environmental or industrial incident. The exact cause and origin of the toxins are not specified.