EPA

As the Environmental Protection Agency scales back enforcement because of staff shortages and new federal rollbacks, concerns are growing in Michigan and across the country about who will hold polluters accountable

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday its enforcement rules for PFAS or “forever chemicals”.The EPA’s standard is much stricter than Wisconsin’s current standards.

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears skeptical of the federal government’s argument that the Environmental Protection Agency should be allowed to continue enforcing its anti-air-pollution rule in 11 states.

This summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal for stricter lead dust rules.If passed, they’d lower what amount of lead is considered hazardous and what requires clean-up, or abatement.

The Environmental Protection Agency released its plans this week to limit toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.The agency says it will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.

The federal government is gathering public feedback on proposed revisions to air-quality standards for soot, and environmental voices in Wisconsin and elsewhere said they show promise but need to be stronger.

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to protect people from two dangerous chemicals used in many commonly used items.

The Environmental Protection Agency has lifted a federal rule for fuel sales in four states in response to a fire last week at an Indiana oil refinery that could affect prices and supply.

Last week, a U.S. Supreme Court decision limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon emissions that cause climate change.Clean Wisconsin was one of several environmental organizations to file briefs in West Virginia v. EPA.

As Wisconsin works toward setting up enforceable limits for PFAS in water, it’s already behind several other states.But the federal government seems to be…