A new study brings to light a little-known source of dangerous emissions: personal care products. The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, used computer … Ditch the deodorant, save the planet?Read more
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Fighting Against Cancerous & Toxic Coal Ash Dumping
environmental news and a battle between a small, mostly poor, majority-black community in Alabama and the operators of a toxic landfill. For more than a … Fighting Against Cancerous & Toxic Coal Ash DumpingRead more
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Toxic Coal Ash Being Dumped in Puerto Rico
Even before Hurricane Maria struck the island nearly six months ago, the majority of Puerto Rico’s residents lived with water that violated health standards set … Toxic Coal Ash Being Dumped in Puerto RicoRead more
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Norsk Hydro accused of Amazon toxic spill
Norsk Hydro, a bauxite and aluminum mining and refining company also known as “Hydro” whose majority and controlling shareholder is the Norwegian government, has been … Norsk Hydro accused of Amazon toxic spillRead more
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Lawsuit Reveals How Paid Expert Helped 3M “Command the Science” on Dangerous Chemicals
On Tuesday, 3M settled a suit filed by the state of Minnesota for $850 million, averting a much-awaited trial over the company’s responsibility for massive … Lawsuit Reveals How Paid Expert Helped 3M “Command the Science” on Dangerous ChemicalsRead more
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Minnesota Reaches $850 Million Settlement with 3M over PFCs
in the United States, the state of Minnesota has reached a $850 million settlement with the company 3M over allegations the company contaminated drinking water … Minnesota Reaches $850 Million Settlement with 3M over PFCsRead more
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A sea of plastic trash hovers near Caribbean island
— source treehugger.com 2017-11-02
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Chemical Giant Covered Up Health Risks of Teflon Contamination Across Globe
Nearly 70 years ago, the chemical giant DuPont introduced a product that would transform how people around the world cook: nonstick Teflon pans. The chemicals … Chemical Giant Covered Up Health Risks of Teflon Contamination Across GlobeRead more
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In urban streams, pharmaceutical pollution is driving microbial resistance
In urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs. So reports a new study published today in the … In urban streams, pharmaceutical pollution is driving microbial resistanceRead more