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View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  EPA proposes stricter regulations on lead exposure in residential buildings  The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new proposed rule to tighten regulations on lead exposure in residential buildings and child care facilities. © Getty The proposed rule would place the threshold to be considered hazardous at any level higher than zero, establishing any amount of lead in a building as a health hazard.   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects the new rules would limit 250,000 to 500,000 children's exposure to lead annually.   Lead has been linked to numerous pediatric health problems in particular, including brain and nerve damage and learning disabilities.   "The Biden-Harris Administration is taking a whole-of-government approach to ensuring that the most vulnerable among us — our children — are protected from exposure to lead," EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe said in a written statement.    "This proposal to safely remove lead paint along with our other efforts to deliver clean drinking water and replace lead pipes will go a long way toward protecting the health of our next generation of leaders," McCabe said.   Read more in a full report at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. 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Through its production of paper, pulp, pellets and lumber, the industry releases at least … Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Crawford Lake shows humans started a new chapter in geologic time, scientists say (The Washington Post) Large hydropower project proposed in Texas generating opposition even as details still are emerging (The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat)   The nation's largest dam removal project begins in California, but new concerns arise (The San Francisco Chronicle) Triple-digit temperatures persist across Southwest as heat dome expands (NBC News)  Climate change is making our oceans change color, new research finds (CNN) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: On Thursday the House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing titled "The State Department's Climate Agenda: A Budget Overview by the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate." U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry is slated to testify. Upcoming Event  The Hill's Clean Energy Permitting Reform: The Path Ahead — Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 8-10 a.m. ET | National Press Club Join The Hill on July 26 as we convene lawmakers, clean energy experts and executives to discuss renewable energy infrastructure deployment, reaching clean energy goals and the outlook for greater reforms.  Guests include: Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Maria Robinson, director, Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah), vice chair of the Energy, Climate & Grid Security Subcommittee and vice chair of the Federal Lands Subcommittee Xan Fishman, director of energy policy & carbon management at the Bipartisan Policy Center Shannon Baker-Branstetter, senior director, domestic climate & energy policy, Center for American Progress Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Jesse Simons, co-founder & chief commercial officer at SOLARCYCLE REGISTER NOW What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: MyPillow auctions off equipment amid 'massive cancellation,' CEO Lindell says  MyPillow is auctioning off hundreds of pieces of equipment and subleasing some manufacturing spaces amid what founder and CEO Mike Lindell calls "a massive, massive cancellation.” Read more Trump puts Iowa victory at risk with attack on GOP governor Former President Trump is taking a risk in targeting Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), picking a fight with an influential and well-liked figure in the first state on next year's GOP presidential primary calendar. Read more Opinions in The Hill  Op-eds related to energy & environment submitted to The Hill: Pavlich: When weapon shortages and climate change collide   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  1625 K Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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