U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to strengthen the standards for drinking water across the nation. The agency wants to decrease the amount of PFAS chemicals Americans consume.

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.

Nine research projects studying the Long Island Sound have received funding from the Connecticut and New York Sea Grant programs and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Long Island Sound Study Research Grant Program.

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Connecticut $18 million to fight dangerous chemicals in drinking water.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on the Environmental Protection Agency to green-light Suffolk County’s plan to move forward with its revitalization efforts for the former Lawrence Aviation site — starting with $450,000 approved for tearing down blighted buildings.

The legislation sets new goals for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 60% of 1990 levels in 2030 and an additional 15% by 2050, and also for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across New York State’s economy.

The counties in Connecticut were identified as areas with a higher risk of lead paint exposure due to older housing stock, high rates of renter occupied housing and many households with incomes below the poverty level.

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The town of Brookhaven on Long Island has reached a settlement with the federal government to reduce hazardous emissions at its landfill.Brookhaven…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken the next step toward setting drinking water limits for two PFAS chemicals — PFOA and PFOS.…