The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new scientific study designed to identify a broad range of known and previously unidentified pollutants that may be present in drinking water. The research will use non-targeted analysis, an analytical approach that allows scientists to screen samples for thousands of potential contaminants rather than testing only for a predetermined list of chemicals. EPA said the study will examine potential pollutants including pharmaceuticals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and more than 1,000 other contaminants. … EPA said the findings are expected to help inform future research and prioritize potential agency actions.

Other EPA news:

• The New York Times: E.P.A. will erase limits on climate pollution from power plants
• AP News: EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
• Mother Jones: Former EPA officials: Trump is letting data centers make people sick
• ProPublica: EPA to loosen methane rules, boosting pollution from oil and gas wells
• The Land Desk: Blog: Newswire: Trump moves to axe climate pollution rules