Chemours Challenges the EPA GenX Drinking Water Health Advisory, with a Surprising Argument: the Nondelegation Doctrine | Sullivan & Worcester
[co-author: Edward Mahaffey] The Environmental Protection Agency’s new drinking water health advisories for PFAS, released on June 15, 2022, included an advisory level of 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt, collectively known as GenX. On July 14, 2022, Chemours, which manufactures GenX, petitioned the United States Court […]
How Often Should You Be Cleaning Your Freezer?
Unlike in our parents’ time, cleaning the freezer doesn’t have to be an all-day thing anymore. With a regular weekly wipe-down, you can address the most basic aspects of cleaning and that will help keep your whole refrigerator in optimal working order. It will also keep the surfaces free from germs. Despite popular belief, freezing doesn’t […]
Can Air Pollution Lead To Weight Gain?
Weight gain is another condition linked to air pollution. A 2020 report published in the journal Environmental International showed how exposure to air pollution negatively affects the human gut microbiome. The study found that pollutants could increase the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. This research revealed that the tiny particles that enter our digestive […]
Bacteria in water closes Silver Sands, Wadsworth Falls state parks, DEEP says
Aug. 2, 2022 Crowds beat the heat with a dip in the Sound at Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said certain bacteria was found in water samples from Milford’s Silver Sands and Middlefield’s Wadworth Falls state parks Tuesday. Brian A. […]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2). The confirmation comes about a week after seven domestic rabbits living in Multnomah County also died because of RHDV2, according to the Oregon Department […]
EPA Region 7 Approves Permit Modification at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in De Soto, Kansas
August 2, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 2 , 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has approved modification to a permit issued to Sunflower Redevelopment LLC and the U.S. Army at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in De Soto, Kansas. This permit modification, made with the support of the Kansas Department of […]
Groups, individuals answer call for help | News
Debris lines Ky. 610 in Virgie near Hall and Jones Funeral Home. The Virgie area was among the hardest-hit in Pike County during catastrophic flooding last week. News-Express photo by Kristi Strouth Various charity organizations and community churches are continuing relief efforts in the wake of Eastern Kentucky’s widespread flood damage. Veterans of Foreign Wars […]
DC Circ. Urged To Axe EPA Drinking Water PFAS Advisory
By Morgan Conley (August 2, 2022, 1:07 PM EDT) — A chemical industry group wants the D.C. Circuit to vacate recent health advisories issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that lowered the levels at which certain PFAS chemicals are deemed safe in drinking water, arguing the agency’s action wasn’t rooted in sound science. The […]
Eco Pioneer Flooring has joined with Seniors Home Services to Help Seniors Age at Home
All the things you need to age in place Eco Pioneer Flooring joined with Seniors Home Services, making it possible for their aging customers to be able to remain safely in their homes ANNOPOLIS, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Eco Pioneer Flooring joined with Seniors Home Services, making it possible for their […]
Back-to-school gadgets perfect for the little ones
DALLAS (KDAF) — As we all enjoy our summer fun, the pool, camps, the free time, there’s a cloud lurking on the horizon: summer will end followed by back to school! What are the must-have Back To School Gadgets for this year? We turned to our gadget guy and host of YouTube’s gadget game show […]