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Jeremy M. Gernand, Penn State University

Jeremy M. Gernand is a contributing author to The Conversation and an associate professor who joined Penn State in August 2013 after completing his Ph.D. in engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University. His current research explores how engineers assess and manage environmental health and safety risks, with a focus on nanoparticle exposure, consumer product safety, and policymaking.
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Trump Administration Pauses New Mine Safety Regulation

by Jeremy M. Gernand, Penn State University April 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced its intention to pause or reverse regulations on mine safety, saying it wants to loosen rules that const... Read more.

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Author: Jeremy M. Gernand, Penn State University

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Trump Administration Pauses New Mine Safety Regulation