clean air

While it may not be an easy conversation to have, more of the Ag community is taking a proactive role in addressing climate change. Todd Nash, President elect of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said one way the industry can help is through wildfire mitigation efforts. He ...

Two dozen environmental and consumer groups have asked the EPA to regulate large dairy and hog farms under federal air pollution laws. Groups like the Sierra Club and the Government Accountability Project say in their petition that “The EPA has the duty and authority to regulate these methane super-emitters under the Clean Air Act as part of the administration’s larger strategy to prevent catastr

President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the EPA met with farm group leaders Tuesday. Michael Regan, the EPA Administrator-designate, hosted a virtual round table with more than 16 members of the Ag CEO Council and staff. The Biden transition team says  Regan reiterated the President-elect's commitment to working with agricultural leaders to promote healthy and secure food supplies, clean air, and

The Washington State Department of Ecology is postponing meetings in March while they update the draft of their Clean Air Rule.   The changes come after a feedback period in January.   The updated rule is designed to slow climate change and minimize effects on the agriculture industry, drinking water and more.   ...