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Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of β€˜Forever Chemicals’

10 June 2024 at 21:02
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.

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Industry groups said the government was exceeding its authority by requiring removal of the chemicals from tap water.

Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry Lawyers Warn

28 May 2024 at 19:14
At an industry presentation about dangerous β€œforever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.

Β© E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune, via Getty Images

A 3M plant on the Mississippi River. The company has faced legal action over manufacturing the chemicals.

Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds

3 May 2024 at 14:00
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.

Β© Calla Kessler for The New York Times

Yannai Kashtan, a scientist from Stanford University, lit a stove in a New York City apartment as part of the research last year.

Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances

30 April 2024 at 16:59
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.

Β© Beth Hall for The New York Times

The new rules will save nearly $1 trillion over 30 years, the D.O.E. said. Conservatives counter that machines will cost more up front.
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