Hazard https://www.wcmu.org/tags/hazard Hazard en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:15:10 GMT Political promises for PFAS policies remain steady amidst EPA actions https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/political-promises-for-pfas-policies-remain-steady-amidst-epa-actions The EPA has issued what some call “historic wins” in addressing PFAS in just the last few months. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:15:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/political-promises-for-pfas-policies-remain-steady-amidst-epa-actions Teresa Homsi EPA proposes two PFAS compounds be designated as ‘hazardous substances’ https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-26/epa-proposes-two-pfas-compounds-be-designated-as-hazardous-substances In another federal move to regulate PFAS, the EPA announced this morning two “toxic forever chemicals” should be declared hazardous substances. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 22:48:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-26/epa-proposes-two-pfas-compounds-be-designated-as-hazardous-substances Teresa Homsi Battery fires are a growing concern for first responders https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/battery-fires-are-a-growing-concern-for-first-responders When people imagine a battery fire, they might think of a Tesla lithium-ion battery burning on the side of the road. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:00:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/battery-fires-are-a-growing-concern-for-first-responders Teresa Homsi