HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
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The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
The Solar for All program provided funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
The EPA has decided to revoke a key scientific finding it published 16 years ago that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed across the U.S.
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA's Office of Research and Development, according to documents on the government's reduction in force agenda.
"It's bad. I've been with the agency for over 33 years and I've never seen anything like this," said Marie Owens-Powell, president of the union that represents more than 8,500 EPA employees.
U.S. officials announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota's Hino Motors unit to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Zeldin said it was an honor to join Trump's administration.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
School districts around the country have put over 4,500 electric buses on the road, but more funding is needed.
The Environmental Protection Agency says the weedkiller known as DCPA poses a threat to unborn babies.
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
There are about 90 sterilizing plants in the U.S. that use a cancer-causing gas called ethylene oxide. Some say new proposed regulations don't go far enough.
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted to pass a moratorium to halt the construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony on Monday night.
Denver police report over the last 5 years, on average 74 dogs are reported stolen in the city every year. One of the most recent cases they are now investigating involves a 6-year-old lab mix.
Aurora police have to follow new rules for posting on social media. The Aurora City Council passed a resolution on Monday night requiring the city manager to approve police posts.
A Colorado climber who survived a 40-foot fall near Wolcott last winter is now speaking publicly about it.
The snow was nearly constant through the day in Nederland Monday. It was a second good dose within the past two weeks, but there are still plenty of concerns in the town and across the state.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted to pass a moratorium to halt the construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony on Monday night.
Denver police report over the last 5 years, on average 74 dogs are reported stolen in the city every year. One of the most recent cases they are now investigating involves a 6-year-old lab mix.
Aurora police have to follow new rules for posting on social media. The Aurora City Council passed a resolution on Monday night requiring the city manager to approve police posts.
A Colorado climber who survived a 40-foot fall near Wolcott last winter is now speaking publicly about it.
The snow was nearly constant through the day in Nederland Monday. It was a second good dose within the past two weeks, but there are still plenty of concerns in the town and across the state.
Denver police are investigating an early morning crash that sent a car into a fence, stop sign and finally a home.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted on Monday night to pass a moratorium to halt construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony.
In a 5-2 decision the state supreme court has ruled children's hospital Colorado must continue treatments for transgender youth.
Copper thefts are on the rise in the Denver metro area as a new law signed by Gov. Polis aims to curb crime.
Denver police report over the last 5 years, on average 74 dogs are reported stolen in the city every year. One of the most recent cases they are now investigating involves a 6-year-old lab mix.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Veronica Seabron's life changed forever when her son Jalin was shot and killed outside a Main Event in Highlands Ranch last year by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy responding to a call about an active shooter.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
On Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a fatal case of hantavirus in the state.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
After multiple surprise extensions and a few late season snowstorms, Colorado's long and difficult ski season has officially come to a close.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.