EPA finalizes rule allowing some major polluters to follow weaker emissions standards

EPA has finalized a rule that could reclassify many “major” sources of pollution as minor ones, allowing facilities to abide by less-stringent emissions standards for dangerous substances such as mercury, lead and arsenic, according to The Hill. The reclassification changes a 1995 rule that for decades has held major emitters to tighter standards even if…

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National Safety Council Announces Green Cross for Safety® awards

The 2020 winners are: Save the Michaels of the World: Advocate Award La-Z-Boy, Inc.: Excellence Award The Dow Chemical Company: Innovation Award Save the Michaels of the World – or STM – was formed in 2011 by the Israel family following the suicide of their 20-year-old son, Michael, who was unable to receive treatment for opioid addiction.…

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