Sean writes about air quality policy and regulations. His work has been honored by the National Press Club and Washington Press Club Foundation, among others; he also contributed a chapter to "Turning Carolina Red," an eBook published by E&E in 2014. He previously reported for the Federal Times and newspapers in Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton College and a master's degree in the same subject from Duke University.
EPA's inspector general is poised to recommend that the agency conduct fresh reviews of air toxics emissions standards for industries that emit two pollutants, according to a recent memo from acting air chief Joe Goffman.
As President Biden today formally heralded a goal of halving the United States' greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, two agencies are proceeding on a tag-team approach to restoring California's traditional authority to set its own stricter tailpipe emission standards.
Outrage — coupled with a side of vindication and hopes for stricter regulation in the future.
A new analysis offers fresh evidence of the discriminatory impact of dirty air, even as a benchmark for one widespread pollutant showed marked improvement in recent years.
In an 11-year odyssey that now spans three presidential administrations, EPA is again proceeding with a first-ever permanent addition to its list of regulated air toxics.