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Firefighters, Other Workers Face Too Great a Risk From Asbestos

Construction workers, firefighters, and people doing their own home maintenance face the greatest potential exposure to asbestos that’s still in buildings resulting in greater than average risk of lung disease and various cancers, according to a draft analysis the EPA released Monday.

Munitions Company Loses Appeal to Undo $64 Million Jury Verdict

Missiles and explosives manufacturer Whittaker Corp. is on the hook for millions in damages and cleanup costs after the Ninth Circuit rejected its argument that a lower court abused its discretion.

Bonding Rule Boosts Oil Drilling Costs in Gulf of Mexico

Oil companies drilling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico will have to set more money aside to ensure their drilling platforms and rigs are properly cleaned up as the costs of decommissioning decades-old infrastructure rise under a new rule finalized Monday.

3M Loses Bid to Move PFAS Landfill Case From Vermont Court

Vermont’s allegations that the 3M Co. damaged natural resources from PFAS placed in landfills will remain under the state court’s jurisdiction, a federal district court ruled.

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EPA Finalizes Update to Wastewater Discharge Testing Methods

Revised wastewater testing methods required by the EPA under the Clean Water Act are being finalized this week, according to a Federal Register pre-publication notice issued Monday.

Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada

In Nevada, can a balance be struck between an endangered toad species and the pressing need to address climate change? The future of NEPA, a 54-year-old environmental law, may hold the answer.

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UBS Capital Needs Could Rise by $25 Billion, Minister Tells Tagi

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Fading: The Bloomberg Open, Europe Edition

Good morning. China’s economy is already fading after a strong start to the year. UBS says a Fed rate hike is becoming more likely, as dollar strength sends emerging-market currencies tumbling. And Liz Truss tells the FT that she almost fired Andrew Bailey.

PwC Denies Allegations in Anonymous Letter on Evergrande Work

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House Votes to Sanction China’s Purchase of Iranian Oil

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Monday aimed at countering China’s purchase of Iranian crude oil as part of a package of bills being brought to the floor in response to Iran’s attack on Israel.

Firefighters, Other Workers Face Too Great a Risk From Asbestos

Construction workers, firefighters, and people doing their own home maintenance face the greatest potential exposure to asbestos that’s still in buildings resulting in greater than average risk of lung disease and various cancers, according to a draft analysis the EPA released Monday.

California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk

How a Rare Toad Species Stopped a Clean Energy Project

Climate Change Fuels Texas Boom Towns' Water Worries

Insurers Sue Their Own Clients to Dodge PFAS Claims

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