EPA's Jackson to Boxer: Air pollution link with asthma hospitalizations, premature death 'not speculative'

From today’s Senate EPW hearing on the EPA budget. JunkScience will soon blow these claims out of the water (again). Continue reading EPA's Jackson to Boxer: Air pollution link with asthma hospitalizations, premature death 'not speculative'

Sen. Lautenberg drags out dead sister yet again at EPA budget hearing

The second time this week. Continue reading Sen. Lautenberg drags out dead sister yet again at EPA budget hearing

Claim: NYC traffic pollution harms child behaviour

“This study provides evidence that environmental levels of PAH encountered in NYC air can adversely affect child behavior.” Continue reading Claim: NYC traffic pollution harms child behaviour

Lautenberg drags out dead sister on behalf of EPA — again

Sen. Frank Lautenberg once again raised his sister’s death from asthma 30 years ago at today’s Senate EPW hearing. Continue reading Lautenberg drags out dead sister on behalf of EPA — again

Live Hearing: Senate EPW Committee on EPA mercury rule

“Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety hearing entitled, ‘Oversight: Review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for Power Plants’.” Continue reading Live Hearing: Senate EPW Committee on EPA mercury rule

Saving jobs key issue at Homer City plant hearing

People want real jobs not phantom health benefits. Continue reading Saving jobs key issue at Homer City plant hearing

Romney: All Obama-era regulations to be reviewed — EPA Utility MACT ‘perfect example of a rule that makes no sense’

In a Feb. 27 letter, the West Virginia Coal Association asked Mitt Romney: Continue reading Romney: All Obama-era regulations to be reviewed — EPA Utility MACT ‘perfect example of a rule that makes no sense’

Mine Union Prez: EPA rule will cost jobs

A fading union speaks up too late about the EPA’s new Mercury Air Toxics Standard. Continue reading Mine Union Prez: EPA rule will cost jobs

Utility Eyes National Security Exemption for EPA Rule

“Industry sources said that the Clean Air Act provision has never been used.” Continue reading Utility Eyes National Security Exemption for EPA Rule

Spencer: A Little Pollution Saves Lives

“I’ve been studying up to help out on a future John Stossel segment which will likely address the EPA’s overreach in trying to reduce pollution to vanishingly small levels.” Continue reading Spencer: A Little Pollution Saves Lives

Sierra Club releases ad featuring asthmatic children

Ambient air harms no child. Continue reading Sierra Club releases ad featuring asthmatic children

House Honcho: EPA ‘not being totally honest’ on Utility MACT benefits

EPA exaggerate? Say it ain’t so! Continue reading House Honcho: EPA ‘not being totally honest’ on Utility MACT benefits