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Gina McCarthy, US President Barack Obama's nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) is seen during her nomination announcement on March 4, 2013 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.    (Mandel Nagan/AFP/Getty)

Blunt Continues Hold on EPA Nominee

Blunt has blocked the nomination of Gina McCarthy for two months and said Thursday he’ll continue to do so.

2013/05/10

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EPA Recognizes Cardinals’ Food Waste Program

The Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing the Cardinals for leading the MLB…in reducing food waste.

2013/04/29

EPA Regional Administrator Karl Brooks speaks while Rev. Earl Nance, Jr. looks on, at a Clean Air Health Fair in St. Louis on April 27, 2013 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Citizens, EPA Discuss Climate Change in St. Louis

High rates of asthma, extreme weather among the effects described at Saturday’s clean air health fair.

2013/04/28

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Settlement in Tyson Foods Lawsuit Filed in St. Louis

Company agrees to pay $4 million in civil penalties in regards to Clean Air Act violation allegations involving anhydrous ammonia.

2013/04/05

3/15/13-Peter Anderson, executive director with the Center for a Competitive Waste Industry, gestures toward a map of the north St. Louis County landfill during a public forum Friday morning at the Machninists Union Hall in Bridgeton. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

Expert: Underground Fire In Bridgeton Creates ‘Dirty Bomb’ Potential

Owner of landfill accuses critics of resorting to “scare tactics and speculation”..

2013/03/15

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South County Residents Voice Coal Ash Concerns

At a meeting Tuesday night, residents claimed the existing coal ash from the Meramec facility is causing health problems.

2013/03/13

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St. Louis Painting Business To Pay $23K Fine For Lead Paint

Lead paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978, but can be found in some older homes.

2013/03/13

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Mo. Lawmaker Draws Support For Drone Spy Ban

A House committee heard testimony on legislation by Rep. Casey Guernsey that would outlaw the use of unmanned aircraft to conduct surveillance.

2013/02/05

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Unknown Stench Surrounds Bridgeton Neighborhood

Several residents complained that the stench was so pervasive, they could smell it in their homes, and some say it made their eyes burn.

2013/01/24

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No Action Yet from EPA on Cleanup Efforts at Bridgeton Landfill

“I have been witness to a lot of friends in caskets recently. Around our 20 year class reunion people started getting cancer at an alarming rate”

2013/01/18

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