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Hundreds of thousands call on the EPA to slash soot pollution
Advocates with Environment America, PennEnvironment and U.S. PIRG joined other health and environmental groups to deliver more than 500,000 public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters Tuesday in support of stronger limits on soot pollution.
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming

Chemical train derailment highlights need for stronger safety rules to protect the environment
Residents on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are returning to their homes this week following their evacuations over looming explosion fears after a train carrying 20 cars of hazardous materials derailed.

Legislation in the House poses threat of new coastal oil drilling
When you drill, you spill — but new legislation could force new oil drilling projects off our country's coasts.
Advocates to lawmakers: Say farewell to fluorescents
This spring, lawmakers in more than 10 states are considering policies to phase out fluorescent bulbs to reduce utility bills and protect public health, which could set precedents for further federal and international action.
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Local elected official letter to Walmart

10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic

Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste

Reconnecting Nature

New Life for the Ocean

Journey Through the Tongass

Lead in schools’ water
