Women who are exposed to air pollution generated by cars, power plants, and heating and cooling systems are more likely to have a baby that … Underweight Babies Linked to Air PollutionRead more
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Coal ash and hog manure could flood vulnerable communities in Hurricane Florence’s path
North Carolina is home to 31 coal ash pits where Duke Energy stores an estimated 111 million tons of toxic waste produced by coal-fired power … Coal ash and hog manure could flood vulnerable communities in Hurricane Florence’s pathRead more
Posted inGovernment / Pollution / ToMl / USA Empire / Water
Fight to Expose Lead Poisoning in Flint
A new report by PBS Frontline has found the death toll from the water crisis in Flint may be higher than Michigan officials have acknowledged. … Fight to Expose Lead Poisoning in FlintRead more
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DuPont’s Museum of Disastrous Chemistry Continues to Spread Its Poison
Covered with storage tanks, smoke stacks, and holding pools, the old Chambers Works manufacturing site in southern New Jersey is an eyesore. From the bridge … DuPont’s Museum of Disastrous Chemistry Continues to Spread Its PoisonRead more
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Widespread Uranium Contamination Found in India’s Groundwater
A new Duke University-led study has found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater from aquifers in 16 Indian states. The main source of the uranium contamination … Widespread Uranium Contamination Found in India’s GroundwaterRead more
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Man-made, synthetic chemicals that don’t exist in nature, that are now in the blood of millions of people across the world
Rob Bilott talking: For many years, I have been trying to make sure that the public, the millions of people across this country and now … Man-made, synthetic chemicals that don’t exist in nature, that are now in the blood of millions of people across the worldRead more
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London considering car-free days in bid to tackle air pollution
London is considering introducing car-free days in an attempt to tackle the city’s air pollution crisis that experts say is responsible for thousands of early … London considering car-free days in bid to tackle air pollutionRead more
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Ending Plastic Pollution in the Oceans, Land & Our Bodies
Of the nearly 300 million tons of plastic sold each year, about 90 percent ends up in landfills, in the oceans—and in our bodies. Part … Ending Plastic Pollution in the Oceans, Land & Our BodiesRead more
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Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea ice
Scientists have found a record amount of plastic trapped in Arctic sea ice, raising concern about the impact on marine life and human health. Up … Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea iceRead more
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Wildflowers lose out twice from nitrogen pollution
Nitrogen pollution in the air is devastating for many sensitive wild plants, which is why so much of the countryside is becoming a vast carpet … Wildflowers lose out twice from nitrogen pollutionRead more