The Latest by Senya Waas

Policy & Legislation Fellow

Senya Waas was a fellow with the Policy & Legislation team in Washington, D.C.

About 177 million Americans live in the worst-case scenario zones for a chemical disaster.

August 6, 2014

EPA Hearing Reveals Health Impacts of Refineries

By Senya Waas / Washington, D.C. Office

The EPA held a second public hearing Tuesday in Houston, regarding its proposed rule on oil refinery emissions.

Ana Corona (far left), with her family in California's Central Valley.

July 30, 2014

Air Experts Tell EPA Current Smog Protections Leave Kids at Risk

By Senya Waas / Washington, D.C. Office

It’s time for the EPA to lower its current ozone standard to a level that doesn’t harm health.