The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to force chemical manufacturers to provide their unpublished health and safety studies for 16 chemicals, many of which are commonly used in plastics and rubbers. The studies could include data on who is exposed to these chemicals and how dangerous they are, which could help EPA decide on which chemicals it should prioritize for risk evaluation. The proposed rule would add the 16 chemicals to the list of “high priority” substances deemed too risky to human health or the environment. The process involves a yearslong process for risk evaluations that could lead to bans or restrictions on chemical uses deemed too dangerous.
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
