EPA asked to review fluoride recommendations after a judge says it can hurt babies’ health
That ruling earlier this week in a judgment against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency directs the federal government to come out with new regulations on adding fluoride to
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children
EPA Ordered to Address Risks of Fluoride in Water Linked to Children's IQ
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the EPA must take steps to lower the potential risk of fluoride causing lower IQs in kids.
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.
EPA must address fluoridated water's risk to children's IQs, US judge rules
A federal judge in California has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen regulations for fluoride in drinking water, saying the compound poses an unreasonable potential risk to children at levels that are currently typical nationwide.
EPA must address health concerns about fluoride in water, judge rules
The Environmental Protection Agency must address concerns about potential health risks posed by the recommended levels of fluoride in the country's drinking water, a federal court in California has ruled.
Health Concerns Around Fluoride in Water Merit EPA Action, Judge Rules
"In all, there is substantial and scientifically credible evidence establishing that fluoride poses a risk to human health; it is associated with a reduction in the IQ of children
Federal judge orders EPA to further regulate fluoride in drinking water due to concerns over lowered IQ in kid
A federal judge in California has ruled that scientific evidence of fluoride’s health risks when ingested at current levels requires stricter regulation under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Judge orders new EPA action to see if fluoride in drinking water poses risk to kids
A federal judge in California has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering them to look into whether fluoride levels in drinking water may pose risks to children.
The push to ban fluoride in drinking water just got a big boost in an S.F. courtroom
The campaign to ban fluoride in drinking water – where it can protect teeth from decay but may also damage the mental development of newborn children – appears to have taken a step forward in a San Francisco federal court this week.
A New Court Ruling Is Raising Concerns About Too Much Fluoride in Drinking Water. Here’s What You Need to Know
Fluoride has come under the microscope after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must add more regulations around the mineral’s presence in drinking water. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen said mounting evidence suggests the amount of fluoride usually added to water could potentially lead to lower IQs in children,
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EPA Proposes Removing Affirmative Defense Provisions from Eighteen Clean Air Act Emission Standards
In a proposed rule published on June 24, 2024, EPA has proposed to remove eighteen affirmative defense provisions for ...
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EPA settles lawsuit against Denver slaughterhouse
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a nearly $120,000 settlement with a ...
The EPA Sues When It Can’t Regulate
The agency’s Mitigating Climate Change initiative aims to enforce climate-change goals Congress hasn’t authorized.
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EPA updates pesticide protections for endangered species
The agency outlined a three-step process for reducing dangers to 27 species, and said more plants and animals will be added ...
Stop polluting Sewickley Creek, EPA tells Yukon landfill operator
A Yukon landfill operator that stores industrial and hazardous wastes it treats has agreed to repair its onsite wastewater ...
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Refinery settles with EPA over emissions violation
The Cenovus Lima Refinery, also known as the Lima Refining Company, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S.
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Regan appoints researchers to EPA advisory panels
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced appointments Friday to the advisory panel that will play a pivotal role in the ...
EPA, Navy announce final plan to clean up Hunters Point Shipyard contamination
In the decades-long effort to clean up the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco, the end may be in sight.