Senate hearing begins today for EPA nominee
Former local health official Gina McCarthy faces tough questions from senators today before taking the next step in her long career in public service: administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Jackson says EPA ‘is all about health’ on ‘Colbert Report’
Taking on late night comedian Stephen Colbert last night, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson made her case that a healthy environment is essential to human health.
U.S. Court of Appeals rules unanimously in favor of EPA regulations
It’s been more than five years since the U.S. Supreme Court established the Environmental Protection Agency’s duty to control greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. In 2009, the agency issued final findings that the greenhouse gases “constitute a danger to public health and welfare.”
EPA announces clean air standard for power plants
A new standard released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will limit emissions of carbon dioxide from new coal- and oil-fired power plants, the nation’s single-largest source of carbon pollution, a leading contributor to climate change.
EPA’s Jackson thanks APHA for environmental health work
APHA won praise from EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson during her visit Friday with APHA leaders and staff in advance of the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
HHS, EPA collaborate on environment and health
Poor air quality is unequivocally linked to poor health. There is overwhelming evidence that air pollution can cause asthma and heart attacks, harm those suffering from respiratory illness and in some cases lead to death. And it’s also a huge economic cost for the country. It is estimated that exposure to air pollution and...
