• Colorado December 28, 2022 5:23 pm

    EPA Investigating Colorado for Discriminating Hispanic Residents in Air Pollution Regulations

    The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado’s regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a letter released by the agency Wednesday. Advocates say the Suncor refinery too often malfunctions, spiking emissions. They say Colorado rarely denies permits to polluters, even in areas where harmful ozone already exceeds federal standards....

  • West Virginia December 6, 2022 4:22 am

    EPA Head Visits West Virginia City That Had 10-Year Water Advisory

    The head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency is scheduled to visit a West Virginia county where some residents recently got access to clean water after years of having to boil it before drinking. EPA Administrator Michael Regan will speak with community members in McDowell County about drinking water and wastewater inequity. Regan’s “Journey to Justice” tour focuses on historically...

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