The Biden administration is cracking down on releases of cancer-causing compounds and other hazardous pollutants in a final package of regulations unveiled over strong industry opposition. The regulations will target petrochemical plants that produce synthetic organic chemicals and other products, particularly those in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” The rule is expected to reduce these releases by more than 6,000 tons annually and require additional fence-line monitoring to monitor airborne concentrations around their operations. The rules aim to protect public health for communities overburdened by pollution and account for a 2016 finding that ethylene oxide is more dangerous than previously thought. Despite being years behind Clean Air Act timetables for updating the regulations, EPA moved ahead with the final rule under the terms of a 2020 lawsuit.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
