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.
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
Two days after Weld County Republicans Chair Hunter Rivera was arrested for allegedly soliciting child prostitution, he resigned from his position.
Firefighters say they're working to contain a brush fire that sparked north of the Colorado Air and Space Port on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Aurora police say one person was killed in a head on crash early Saturday morning.
Two days after Weld County Republicans Chair Hunter Rivera was arrested for allegedly soliciting child prostitution, he resigned from his position.
Firefighters say they're working to contain a brush fire that sparked north of the Colorado Air and Space Port on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Aurora police say one person was killed in a head on crash early Saturday morning.
More than 20,000 runners are expected to hit the pavement at Denver's City Park for the annual Colfax Marathon weekend.
Joe Ruch is tracking severe storms, rain, and snow across Colorado
Firefighters worked to contain a brush fire that sparked north of the Colorado Air and Space Port on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Lime's promotion offering $0 unlocks and $0.01/minute rides in Denver is coming to an end Saturday as the company prepares to leave the market.
A judge has ordered an Aurora landlord to pay $182,900 for discriminating against an immigrant family. Last month, the landlord was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a home remodeling fraud scheme.
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.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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 International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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.
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.
Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
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.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
A Castle Rock business says its customers are plagued by parking citations from Parking Revenue Recovery Services.
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.