The U.S. banned asbestos, but its health impact will still be felt for decades
A new rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency this week puts an end to…
Category: EPA
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after partial ban
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a…
STAT+: EPA restricts cancer-causing chemical used to sterilize medical devices
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on a carcinogenic gas called ethylene oxide…
Getting the lead out of the water supply: How one health expert crunched the numbers and prodded the EPA
It’s known that lead in the water supply has severe health effects, including brain damage…
As respiratory diseases rise, EPA tightens air quality standards
The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday more aggressive air quality standards for particulate matter,…