A measure to block discharges of radioactive water into the Hudson River as part of the Indian Point nuclear plant’s decommissioning was signed into law … Discharge of radioactive water into Hudson RiverRead more
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The Petrochemical Industry’s Toxic Pollution in the USA
Amnesty International’s latest report shows the harms suffered by local communities from pollution emitted by the hundreds of petrochemical plants and refineries along the Houston … The Petrochemical Industry’s Toxic Pollution in the USARead more
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The fraud of plastic recycling
Plastic pollution is one of the most serious environmental crises facing the world today. Between 1950 and 2015, over 90% of plastics were landfilled, incinerated, … The fraud of plastic recyclingRead more
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Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular … Less air pollution leads to higher crop yieldsRead more
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US Nuclear History in the Marshall Islands
Some U.S. officials are considering whether to issue a formal apology to the Marshall Islands, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean that the … US Nuclear History in the Marshall IslandsRead more
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of autoimmune diseases
Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of autoimmune disease, research has found. Exposure to particulates has already been linked to strokes, brain … Air pollution linked to higher risk of autoimmune diseasesRead more
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Ozone Treaty Delayed Arctic Melting by 15 Years
The 1987 Montreal Protocol is known best for saving the ozone layer. Now scientists say it also delayed the disappearance of Arctic sea ice. The … Ozone Treaty Delayed Arctic Melting by 15 YearsRead more
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Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates
Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes … Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalatesRead more
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Your gas stove is polluting your own home
I traveled around the developing world for more than a decade seeing and studying first-hand the damage that wood and charcoal do to the lungs … Your gas stove is polluting your own homeRead more
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Tax the big oil profit
A Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax can stop war profiteering + provide immediate relief to working people struggling with high gas prices. It's time to … Tax the big oil profitRead more