Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
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Dan Evans, former senator and Washington state governor, dies at 98
Dan Evans created the nation's first state Department of Ecology, which President Richard Nixon used as a model for the Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA spending billions on electrifying school buses
School districts around the country have put over 4,500 electric buses on the road, but more funding is needed.
EPA bans weedkiller, cites "serious risks" to unborn babies
The Environmental Protection Agency says the weedkiller known as DCPA poses a threat to unborn babies.
Marathon Oil agrees to record penalty for oil and gas pollution
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
Unpacking the Supreme Court's Idaho decision
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that emergency abortions can be performed in Idaho after the opinion was unintentionally released Wednesday. The case focused on the split between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires hospitals to provide stabilizing care to patients. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision, which left key questions unanswered.
How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
Map shows "forever chemical" water contamination hotspots worldwide
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
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.
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
EPA sets rules for PFAS in drinking water
The EPA on Wednesday announced the first national standards for so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Ben Tracy has the details.
EPA's new drinking water regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday new regulations to limit the amount of "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, found in drinking water. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Study finds lead-contaminated water in Chicago
An artificial intelligence-assisted study found that 70% of Chicago children under 6 years old are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. Charlie De Mar reports.
EPA bans asbestos, "slamming the door" on deadly carcinogen
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
45 states are now covered by a climate action plan. These 5 opted out.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program provides more than $250 million to help states, cities and territories transition to a low-carbon economy.
San Diego man charged with smuggling greenhouse gases in U.S. first
A man in San Diego is facing more than a dozen charges for illegally smuggling hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, into the U.S. from Mexico and selling them for profit.
New safety rules ahead for toxic gas used to sterilize medical devices
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.
Superfund toxic waste cleanup effort gets another $1 billion installment
There are more than 1,300 contaminated Superfund sites across the U.S.
Biden blames Norfolk Southern for derailment
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, for the first time Friday, more than a year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the city. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
1 in 4 Americans breathes bad air today — and it's getting worse
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
Revisiting the Ohio train derailment
One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, forcing hundreds to evacuate. At the time, local officials allowed the rail operator to conduct a "controlled release" of toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding. In a new CBS Reports documentary, CBS News' Roxana Saberi talks to a former Environmental Protection Agency official who is critical of that decision.
EPA proposes rule to replace lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
EPA may change recycling symbol for plastics
The EPA is poised to change the iconic "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics, citing confusion around its meaning since many plastics cannot easily be recycled. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Study: "Forever chemicals" in U.S. tap water
A new study found that nearly half of the nation's drinking water contains potentially harmful "forever chemicals," called PFAS. The substances have been linked to several serious health problems, including some cancers. Mark Strassmann reports on efforts to eliminate the chemicals, plus the study's lead author, Kelly Smalling, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
PFAS "forever chemicals" found in drinking water from 45% of U.S. faucets
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
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