by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jul 23, 2025 | Environmental Law
According to a study recently published in Environment International, communities located near military bases in Pennsylvania had elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood. Moreover, more than half of all tested wells used for drinking water had PFAS contamination, with some having levels thousands of times higher than the maximum recommended levels issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An investigation into the health impacts of this exposure is still ongoing.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jul 18, 2025 | Environmental Law
As time has gone on, there has been a growing level of concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known collectively as PFAS. This is due in part to how prevalent these chemicals are, not only in the items we purchase every day, but also in the environment. But what exactly are PFAS, and why are they potentially dangerous?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jun 27, 2025 | Environmental Law
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced that it would be re-evaluating its decision to ban chrysotile asbestos, the last form of asbestos still in use in the United States. At the time, the EPA hailed it as a victory to end the use of the highly carcinogenic substance. However, under the new administration, it is reconsidering this ban, saying that the ban may have overreached the authority granted to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | May 2, 2025 | Environmental Law
In a set of two recent executive orders, President Donald Trump began an effort to end a wide variety of environmental regulations. The executive orders enact a new set of legally questionable requirements that would make all environmental regulations related to energy production automatically sunset after one year, unless otherwise extended by Congress. Legal experts have noted the move is unlikely to hold up when challenged in court, but it could create significant chaos as the impact of these executive orders gets resolved.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Apr 11, 2025 | Environmental Law
The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit group focused on environmental protection, has recently filed a lawsuit against Brunner Island, LLC, as well as Talen Energy Group, for alleged violations of regulations around coal ash at the Brunner Island power plant. The lawsuit claims that the company failed to comply with regulations meant to prevent coal ash from contaminating groundwater or nearby waterways. The result is a potentially increased risk of people being exposed to heavy metals and other toxins, which can be harmful to anyone exposed to them.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Mar 21, 2025 | Environmental Law
Testing of four separate schools around Pennsylvania found that they had elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. These tests have alarmed parents and educators alike, who have not been able to explain how and why these water systems may have been contaminated. The affected school districts, meanwhile, have reacted in significantly varying ways, raising questions about whether they are prepared to handle this type of crisis.
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