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Trump delays EPA refrigerant rules, touts grocery savings
business4 days ago

Trump delays EPA refrigerant rules, touts grocery savings

Trump announced a delay of two Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules aimed at cutting leaks and emissions from hydrofluorocarbons, saying the pause will save businesses and households more than $2.4 billion; it’s unclear how grocers would use those savings to lower prices, as the rules would have required upgrades and leak-detection systems, though large chains have been moving toward natural-refrigerant systems and food inflation remains driven by multiple factors.

via CNBC|
#business#epa#groceries
Trump Reverses Biden Refrigerant Rules, Promising Lower Costs for Consumers
politics5 days ago

Trump Reverses Biden Refrigerant Rules, Promising Lower Costs for Consumers

According to the White House, President Trump is reversing Biden-era refrigerant rules by extending hydrofluorocarbon deadlines and adjusting a large-scale leak-repair rule, asserting these changes will lower costs for transporting and storing refrigerated goods, reduce grocery prices, and protect American jobs. The administration cites savings of up to $1.5 billion for refrigerated transporters and more than $900 million at supermarkets, plus broader deregulation benefits totaling over $1.2 trillion across its agenda.

via The White House (.gov)|
#costs#deregulation#epa
Fish oil's EPA may hamper brain repair after repeated head injuries
health26 days ago

Fish oil's EPA may hamper brain repair after repeated head injuries

A study, largely in mice, suggests long-term EPA from fish oil can destabilize brain blood vessel walls and block repair signals after repeated mild head injuries, while promoting tau buildup. Researchers caution that the findings may not directly translate to humans and that fish oil’s effects are context-dependent, underscoring the need for more research on its risks and benefits especially for those at risk of brain trauma.

via Fox News|
#brain-injury#epa#fish-oil
EPA-heavy fish oil may hinder brain repair after repeated head injuries
science26 days ago

EPA-heavy fish oil may hinder brain repair after repeated head injuries

A Cell Reports study in mice and human brain endothelial cells found that long-term fish oil supplementation high in EPA may reduce brain repair capacity and promote tau accumulation after repeated mild TBIs, while DHA showed no similar effect. The results suggest context-dependent effects of omega-3s on brain healing and are not yet proven in humans; individuals with a history of repeated head injuries should discuss fish oil use with a clinician.

via Medical News Today|
#epa#fish-oil#omega-3-fatty-acids
Fish-Oil EPA May Hamper Brain Repair After Mild Head Injury
science27 days ago

Fish-Oil EPA May Hamper Brain Repair After Mild Head Injury

A mouse study found that EPA, an omega-3 in fish oil, can impair blood vessel repair and worsen cognitive recovery after mild traumatic brain injury, while DHA did not have this effect. EPA also accumulated in the brain and was linked to toxic tau buildup, suggesting a context-dependent risk with EPA-containing supplements. Relevance to humans remains uncertain, but the findings highlight the need for precision nutrition and further trials.

via ScienceAlert|
#brain-repair#dha#epa
Zeldin fires back after DeLauro's weed-killer jab at hearing
politics28 days ago

Zeldin fires back after DeLauro's weed-killer jab at hearing

During a heated congressional budget hearing, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Rep. Rosa DeLauro over climate policy, with DeLauro calling his budget plan a climate-denier manifesto and joking that he should drink weed killer; Zeldin pushed back, questioned her knowledge of key cases and statutes, and accused her of grandstanding as the exchange underscored partisan disputes over environmental enforcement.

via New York Post|
#climate-change#congress#epa
EPA in Fish Oil May Hinder Brain Repair After Injury
science29 days ago

EPA in Fish Oil May Hinder Brain Repair After Injury

A Cell Reports study in mice with repetitive traumatic brain injuries found that high brain levels of EPA from fish oil can impair blood-vessel repair and increase vulnerability to cognitive decline and abnormal tau buildup, while DHA remained neutral; results are preliminary and mostly in animals, so human relevance is unclear and effects may depend on context.

via Gizmodo|
#dha#epa#fish-oil
Iran conflict throttles fluoride supply, forcing U.S. water systems to cut fluoride
health-care1 month ago

Iran conflict throttles fluoride supply, forcing U.S. water systems to cut fluoride

The Hill reports that the Iran conflict is disrupting the global fluoride supply, prompting U.S. water systems to reduce or halt fluoridation: Maryland’s Baltimore-area systems lowered fluoride from 0.7 mg/L to 0.4 mg/L, and a Pennsylvania town paused fluoridation for weeks. Industry sources cite disrupted supply chains and higher shipping costs, with Israel a minor exporter of fluorosilicic acid; the EPA says it is assisting drinking water systems to address disruptions. About 70% of Americans receive fluoridated water, though there is no federal mandate and some states have moved to limit or ban fluoridation. Comment from major toothpastemakers was not obtained.

via The Hill|
#epa#fluoride#health-care
EPA in Fish Oil Linked to Slower Brain Repair After Repeated Head Injuries
science1 month ago

EPA in Fish Oil Linked to Slower Brain Repair After Repeated Head Injuries

A MUSC study published in Cell Reports shows that EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, can hinder brain repair after repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries, while DHA remains generally beneficial; in mice and human endothelial cells EPA reduced repair and angiogenesis, with postmortem CTE tissue showing related lipid and vascular changes. The authors caution that omega-3 effects are context-dependent and not universally protective, urging more research into precision nutrition and EPA handling in the brain.

via SciTechDaily|
#dha#epa#neurovascular
EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns
environment1 month ago

EPA proposes looser coal-ash rules, sparking groundwater concerns

The EPA proposed weakening cleanup rules for coal ash disposal, including easing groundwater monitoring, allowing exemptions to national standards, and expanding the reuse of coal ash, moves critics say could leave toxins like mercury and lead in groundwater. The plan would roll back some Biden-era protections that required site-wide cleanup and stricter controls, prompting opposition from environmental groups despite industry calls for flexible, site-specific approaches and potential cost savings.

via PBS|
#coal-ash#environment#environmental-policy
politics1 month ago

Climate skeptics urge Trump to retain Zeldin at EPA amid regulatory overhaul

At a Heartland Institute conference near the White House, climate contrarians celebrated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s rollbacks under the Trump administration and urged Trump not to elevate him to attorney general, arguing he’s essential to their agenda. Zeldin has led extensive regulatory cuts, including rolling back the 2009 endangerment finding and shrinking climate funding, while facing ongoing legal challenges. Activists warn against his leadership, while supporters credit his work for advancing deregulation.

via Politico|
#climate-policy#epa#heartland-institute