Alaska Energy & Water: Dunleavy & Zeldin's Tour & PFAS Concerns
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin embarked on a tour of energy sites in Interior Alaska on February 4, 2026. The visit, which included coal plants, fuel facilities, and coal mines, highlighted the states energy challenges and drinking water concerns. They discussed the impact of federal rules on diesel fuel and trucks on Alaska operations, amidst rising energy prices. Dunleavy praised the Trump administrations push to ease regulations for Alaskas economy, while Zeldin highlighted the struggle of water systems with upgrade costs and the potential of on-site tech for soil cleaning. The EPA plans to ease limits on PFAS chemicals and push back enforcement, while Dunleavy emphasized the states commitment to holding polluters accountable.
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