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EPA
Winter-Blend Gas Is Here. Why Hasn't It Made Gas Cheap?
The fall switch to winter gasoline shaves real cost off every gallon. This year, it is being swamped by crude oil near $90 a barrel and a record September at the pump.
Why Tap Water Tastes Different From One City to the Next
Two glasses of tap water from two different cities aren't the same water. Source rock, disinfectant choice, and plumbing all leave a taste behind.
What Is the Congressional Review Act, and How EPA Is Using It Now
A 1996 law lets Congress erase agency rules with a simple vote, and this month it's aimed squarely at California's authority to write its own tailpipe standards.
EPA Sends Four California Emission Waivers to Congress, Targeting the Clean-Car Rules
The EPA transmitted four California vehicle and equipment emission waivers to Congress on Friday, arguing they qualify for fast-track repeal under the Congressional Review Act.