Senators to grill EPA nominee Lee Zeldin, but confirmation is likely
Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin will face tough questions from Democrats about his fitness to be the EPA ...
What is the pink powder sprayed over the California wildfires?
The powdered substance sprayed over the California wildfires is called Phos-Chek. It contains ammonium phosphate — an ...
‘Astonished and aghast’: Project 2025 co-author grilled in Senate for Trump budget post
Democrats grilled Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President-elect Trump’s next budget chief, for his ties to Project ...
‘Cruel, costly, and ineffective’: Biden administration forced animals to inhale smoke to study impact of wildfires
The Biden administration funded a series of experiments in which small animals were harmed to improve the scientific understanding of wildfires.
What is Red 40? Other food coloring up for possible ban in US
What to know about Red Dye No. 40 and artificial food coloring used in thousands of food and drink products sold in the U.S.
UNI Iowa Waste Reduction Center receives EPA grant to assist green brewery programs
The University of Northern Iowa will use a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to train others who ...
Good Question: What is the environmental impact of spreading thousands of tons of road salt?
According to a New York Times report, use of road salt across the country has tripled in the past 50 years. The Cary ...