News Briefs: EPA to Nix Policy That Suspends Environmental Laws During COVID-19

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will nix a recently created policy that allows companies to skirt pollution monitoring laws during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency announced the termination of the policy effective Aug. 31 in a memo, adding that the EPA may terminate the policy — in whole or in part — ahead of that date.The memo comes on the heels of criticism and lawsuits from states and environmental organizations.New Homeowner Shocked to Receive Outstanding $38,000 Water Bill A resident of Thornhill, Ontario, recently received a water utility bill for nearly $38,000 after buying a new property.According to CTV News