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.
Crews in Westminster have filled up 1,500 potholes so far this week across the city.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
More than 20,000 Coloradans got a discount on buying an e-bike but some shops say they're still on the hook for that credit from last year and waiting for the state to pay them back.
Crews in Westminster have filled up 1,500 potholes so far this week across the city.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
More than 20,000 Coloradans got a discount on buying an e-bike but some shops say they're still on the hook for that credit from last year and waiting for the state to pay them back.
It's finally safe to drink the water in the small Douglas County community of Louviers after six years of dealing with radium-contaminated water.
The holiday has become the ultimate celebration of Mexican culture in the United States.
Communities across Colorado are preparing for Cinco de Mayo celebrations this weekend that include traditional dancing on stage from Ballet Folklorico.
The Women Powering Change expo is May 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at University Memorial Center in Boulder.
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Hospital employees dressed as superheroes visit patients at Denver Health as part of National Superhero Day.
Northglenn police said that a traffic stop turned into a drug bust and fentanyl pills were seized during the investigation.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
Four years after placing his last bet, a Coloradan is on a mission to prevent others from placing their first bet.
For historians, the 1960s and 1970s provide particularly eerie parallels to the present. Both eras were marked by bitter political divides and the unsettling feeling that America's social fabric was being ripped apart.
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
A proposal to allow some Denver entertainment venues to stay open until 4 a.m. is drawing mixed reactions, with city officials arguing it could improve safety while others warn it may increase risks.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.