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EPA Plans Roundtable On “Safety Challenges” Of Paraquat Weed Killer [1]

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Tuesday that it will host a roundtable to hear from scientists, farmworkers, community advocates, and others to discuss the “documented safety challenges associated with the chemical,” and explore “potential solutions and alternatives.”"

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Source: The New Lede [18], 07/02/2026
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House Committee Sets Vote On Data Center, Grid Bills [19]

"The House Energy and Commerce Committee will vote on bipartisan legislation this week to shield utility customers from the costs associated with data centers, while also advancing legislation aimed at bolstering the nation’s transmission system to meet surging demand."

Climate Change [20]
Consumer [4]
Disasters [21]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Politics [8]
Infrastructure [23]
Laws & Regulations [11]
People & Population [12]
Planning & Growth [24]
Pollution [13]
Technology [15]
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National (U.S.) [17]
Source: E&E News [25], 07/02/2026
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U.S. to Overhaul Radiation Safety Rules to Spur Nuclear Expansion [26]

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.”"

Disasters [21]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Politics [8]
Environmental Studies [27]
Government [9]
Infrastructure [23]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [28]
People & Population [12]
Pollution [13]
Technology [15]
Public [16]
National (U.S.) [17]
Source: New York Times [29], 07/02/2026
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New Orleans Residents Resist Warning To Abandon Sinking City [30]

"After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay?"

Climate Change [20]
Consumer [4]
Disasters [21]
Environmental Health [6]
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Infrastructure [23]
People & Population [12]
Water & Oceans [31]
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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [32]
Source: Guardian [33], 07/02/2026
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Okla. Oil Regulators Put Cities' Drinking Water Wells At Risk [34]

"Oklahoma restricts oil field wastewater injection within a half-mile of public water wells to protect against pollution." Regulators have let companies do it anyway for at least 114 wells.

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Public [16]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [35]
Source: ProPublica [36], 07/01/2026
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Calif. Explosion Scare, Warehouse Fire Raise Hazardous Chemicals Concerns [37]

"The Boyle Heights and Garden Grove emergencies are raising questions about emergency planning, inspections and accountability. The real test of California’s chemical safety system comes after the smoke clears, experts say."

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California [38]
Source: CalMatters [39], 07/01/2026
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Seven Former EPA Workers File Lawsuits Alleging Unjust Firings [40]

"Seven former EPA workers on Tuesday joined a growing list of employees suing the agency after they were fired for signing a public letter critical of the Trump administration."

Activism [41]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Justice [7]
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Source: Bloomberg Environment [42], 07/01/2026
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Congress Members Move To Override Court Ruling On Pesticide Protections [43]

"Some US lawmakers are rushing to introduce legislation to reverse the impact of a US Supreme Court ruling handed down last week that overturned years of precedent by limiting consumer lawsuits against pesticide companies."

Agriculture [2]
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Environmental Health [6]
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People & Population [12]
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Source: The New Lede [44], 07/01/2026
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After Bold Pledge, EPA Shelves Microplastics Testing In Drinking Water [45]

"For the next five years, the Environmental Protection Agency has indicated it will not require public water utilities to test for microplastics or pharmaceuticals in drinking water, according to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register."

Chemicals [3]
Consumer [4]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Politics [8]
Environmental Studies [27]
Government [9]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [13]
Science [14]
Technology [15]
Waste [46]
Water & Oceans [31]
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National (U.S.) [17]
Source: Los Angeles Times [47], 07/01/2026
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House Releases Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill [48]

"The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee proposed bipartisan legislation Friday that would authorize infrastructure and studies addressing flood risk and other water challenges, but the package is slimmer on new projects than past versions."

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Planning & Growth [24]
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Source: E&E News [51], 06/30/2026
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