Tag: water_contamination

Media Monitor: NPR Reports on PFAS in Water, School Tech Bans, and Melanoma Vaccine

7 Jun 2026 10:36 a.m. · Source: NPR Health

NPR reports on widespread PFAS contamination in tap water, the unintended consequences of school screen bans for disabled students, and a promising new personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma recurrence.

Health Science & Technology Politics and Government Medical Science Environment Education Social Issues Federal Government PFAS Water contamination School policies Disability access Melanoma mRNA vaccines Public health NPR Health
EPA Unveils Comprehensive PFAS Strategy, Proposes New Drinking Water Rules and Billions in Funding

18 May 2026 4:04 p.m.

The EPA is advancing a comprehensive PFAS strategy, proposing two new drinking water rules, and allocating nearly $1 billion in new funding to states. The plan aims to strengthen protections and correct alleged past procedural failures.

Politics and Government Health Science & Technology Federal Government General Politics Environment Legal Medical Science PFAS Drinking Water Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)Water Contamination Government Policy Public Health