Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new regulations to strengthen rules against lead contamination in drinking water and replace lead pipes nationwide.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced changes to a possible $12.5 million settlement with 3M over water pollution.

Amazon is cutting delivery routes short in places affected by poor air quality, while Target's order pickup service may not operate in the most affected areas.

Smaller trucking companies worry that new standards from the Environmental Protection Agency will push them out, in regard to semi-trucks and air pollution.

Jenna Giannios, an Ohio resident who lives near the train derailment, and Ohio AG David Yost are sounding off on the government's inadequate response to the catastrophe.

A White House official said Wednesday that a gas stove ban should not be on the table as U.S. regulators weigh regulations that could reduce harmful emissions from the appliance.

International brands including Coca Cola and PepsiCo called on Monday for a global pact to combat plastic pollution that includes cuts in plastic production, a key growth area for the oil industry.

President Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, according to industry and government officials briefed on the plan.