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EPA Confirms Sterigenics Emits Cancer-Causing Gas, But Still Won't Act

"Sterigenics is still venting ethylene oxide into neighborhoods surrounding its facility in west suburban Willowbrook, according to federal testing that revealed spikes of the volatile, cancer-causing gas higher than concentrations detected before the company installed new pollution-control equipment last year. But a top Trump administration official told residents on Tuesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t have enough evidence to take action against the company."

Source: Chicago Tribune, 02/06/2019

Fact Check: Trump Touts US as Net Energy Exporter, But He’s a Bit Early

"President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday night to tout “a revolution in American energy” that has made the U.S. “a net exporter” -- but some of his celebration might be premature."

Source: Bloomberg, 02/06/2019

"Air Permitting Violations May No Longer Be an EPA Priority"

"Refineries and power plants that need permits for their air pollution could face less scrutiny from the EPA as the agency considers dropping a 20-year-old enforcement priority."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/06/2019

Opinion: "EPA Returns To Bullying Tactics Against News Organizations"

"In an article last Friday, E&E News took a tour through the swamp. The organization of 75 reporters and editors focusing on energy and the environment zeroed in on possible ethical conflicts facing acting Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler. ... The EPA press office found cause to play media critic: “E&E Publishes Hogwash Misleading Story,” reads the title of a Friday press release."

Source: Washington Post, 02/06/2019

"Senate Environment Panel Okays Trump's Pick To Lead EPA"

"A key Senate committee approved U.S. President Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, putting the former coal lobbyist a step closer to becoming the permanent head of America’s top environmental regulator."

Source: Reuters, 02/06/2019

Scientists Weigh Quick-Response Strategy To Correct Climate Misinformation

"The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are considering a “quick-response capability” to challenge public misinformation about climate science."

Source: HuffPost, 02/05/2019

1st Signs Of Border Wall Construction Seen At National Butterfly Center

"Heavy equipment has arrived at the National Butterfly Center, signaling the start of a border wall that will slice through the protected habitat."

Source: San Antonio Express-News, 02/05/2019

"Former Koch Official Runs EPA Chemical Research"

"The Trump administration has placed a former Koch Industries official in charge of research that will shape how the government regulates a class of toxic chemicals contaminating millions of Americans’ drinking water — an issue that could have major financial repercussions for his former employer."

Source: Politico, 02/05/2019

"Distrust Grows Over Trump Admin's Handling Of Disaster Cash"

"The Department of Housing and Urban Development does not know when it will release $16 billion in disaster mitigation funds to Texas, Puerto Rico, Louisiana and other states that have suffered from major disasters since 2015."

Source: ClimateWire, 02/05/2019

Trump To Nominate Former Lobbyist Bernhardt As Next Interior Secretary

"President Trump tweeted Monday that he will nominate David Bernhardt, a veteran lobbyist who has helped orchestrate the push to expand oil and gas drilling at the Interior Department, to serve as its next secretary."

Source: Washington Post, 02/05/2019

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