Hacker News with Generative AI: Environmental Protection

Why Does the US Still Have Lead Pipes? Blame the Lead Industries Association (bloomberg.com)
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a ruling mandating the removal of all lead pipes supplying drinking water in the US.
EPA cancels pesticide shown to be harmful to unborn babies (thenewlede.org)
Citing a need to protect the unborn babies of pregnant women, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday banned a pesticide used to kill weeds on farms, golf courses and athletic fields.
EPA to Withdraw Approval for Plastic-Based Fuels That Are Likely to Cause Cancer (propublica.org)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning to withdraw and reconsider its approval for Chevron to produce 18 plastic-based fuels, including some that an internal agency assessment found are highly likely to cause cancer.
Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters' gear (theguardian.com)
Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters protective gear (theguardian.com)
US EPA sets health advisory limits for PFAS from 70 ppt to .02 ppt (2022) (cen.acs.org)