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Near Westside Residents Have Higher Rates of Lung Disease, Study Says

June 2, 2025 / by

Enrique Saenz /

Mirror Indy

Janet McCabe, former EPA Deputy Administrator, was quoted in Mirror Indy. Residents want to know if the area’s industrial past is tied to Marion County health department study findings.

US Official Sparks Backlash After Unveiling New Plan to Deal with Urgent Public Health Threat: ‘There Are Problems Ahead’

May 26, 2025 / by

Laurelle Stelle /

The Cool Down

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in The Cool Down. As time goes on, Americans have learned more about the chemicals being used in our environment and the products we use every day, and it’s become clear not all of them are safe. 

Trump EPA Rolls Back Protections From Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

May 15, 2025 / by

Ruth Milka /

Nation of Change

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in Nation of Change. Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.

EPA Will Roll Back Limits on 4 ‘Forever Chemicals.’ See If They Were Found in Your Water.

May 15, 2025 / by

Austin Fast and Ignacio Calderon /

USA Today

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in USA Today. The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans May 14 to rescind drinking water limits it set on four “forever chemicals” last spring.

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