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U.S. food systems will need to adapt to better protect against the consequences of climate change on food safety and public health, experts said at a recent food policy conference. 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency says a new chemical emissions rule will benefit the Ohio River Valley and vulnerable communities throughout the country by dramatically lowering air toxic emissions. The EPAs newly finalized rule targets emissions of ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas emitted by Kanawha County facilities covered by the rule operated by Chemours and Altivia.

Epa11269930 Muslim faithfuls attend Eid al-Fitr prayer in Yoff, Senegal, 10 April 2024. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a two or three-day festival at the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. It is one of the two major holidays in Islam. (ANSA)

The federal government is ordering the removal of PFAS, a class of chemicals that poses serious health risks, from drinking water systems across the country.

The Biden administration finalized a national drinking water standard Wednesday aimed at protecting communities from exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today the first ever nationwide standard for PFAS chemicals in the country’s drinking water. It’s a move that the White House says will save tens of thousands of lives.

India and Oman have successfully concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), officially termed as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person. While Hawai‘i is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here in the state, and cases are currently only seen in travelers.

The funds, if approved, will be used to address the impact of last year’s derailment.