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Officials in Southern California are working to prevent an explosion or leak from a damaged chemical tank, with a newly discovered crack potentially reducing pressure and explosion risk. Thousands of residents have been evacuated as a state of emergency was declared due to the toxic chemical leak.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has voiced support for substantial budget cuts for the agency. However, the ultimate decision regarding these proposed cuts will be made by Congress.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered a keynote speech at a climate-denying group's conference and encouraged climate skeptics to celebrate their vindication following the repeal of a baseline climate rule.
Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, faced intense congressional scrutiny during a hearing regarding the estimated $25 billion cost of the war in Iran. Lawmakers questioned the figures and the administration's handling of the conflict.
EPA chief Lee Zeldin has reiterated his position following a heated exchange with Rep. DeLauro, emphasizing that the overturning of the Chevron and major questions doctrines are crucial for the EPA's future relationship with Congress.
RFK Jr. and the EPA head have announced a "war" on microplastics, adding them to the list of drinking water contaminants and initiating new health studies to address growing evidence of health risks.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse engaged in a heated exchange regarding coal plant consumer costs and proposed cuts to EPA funding for 2027.
New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert details how Trump's EPA chief, Lee Zeldin, has systematically rescinded environmental regulations, cut departments, and terminated scientists, leading to accusations of siding with polluters. Trump reportedly refers to Zeldin as "our secret weapon."
The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency met with Bayer's CEO last year to discuss litigation issues, including a Supreme Court action related to the glyphosate weed killer.