Marisa SloanStaff Writer The image of a lab rat in a cage is familiar to many people. Now, that image might change. In a signed memo made public on Sept. 10, the Environmental Protection Agency stated their intent to reduce requests and funding for toxicity testing with live animals. The EPA’s administer, Andrew Wheeler, aims to reduce animal testing by 30 percent by 2025, and … Continue reading EPA to Change Animal Testing Regulations
Marisa SloanStaff Writer Members of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met for a public hearing in late March to discuss the public health dangers—or lack thereof—caused by air pollution. This comes after the EPA disbanded its subcommittee called the Particulate Matter Review Panel last year, a subcommittee which was responsible for determining how much air pollution is safe for breathing. Now, led by Chair Tony … Continue reading Environmental Protection Agency Meets to Discuss Air Pollution and Public Health
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Officials from the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) recently hosted an all-day community engagement and listening event in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The intent of the event was to have a conversation with residents of the city about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the negative impact they could have on health if irresponsibly introduced to the environment. The event was made up … Continue reading Residents Of Fayetteville Speak To EPA Officials
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