Small-scale gold mining has been going on in the Amazon for decades, with huge expansion of this activity since the early 2000s. It is often … Gold Mining Is Poisoning Amazon Forests with MercuryRead more
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EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years
the Biden-Harris administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. EPA estimates … EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 YearsRead 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 FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory for six brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead. La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme … The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing leadRead more
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94% of Pre-Packaged and Homemade US Baby Foods Contain Toxic Heavy Metals
Almost all of the baby foods that parents in the United States feed their children, whether purchased at the store or prepared at home, contain … 94% of Pre-Packaged and Homemade US Baby Foods Contain Toxic Heavy MetalsRead more
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Calls Grow for New Laws on Rail Safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finally visited East Palestine, Ohio, Thursday for the first time since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed earlier this … Calls Grow for New Laws on Rail SafetyRead more
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Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economy
The societal cost of using toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” across the global economy totals about $17.5tn annually, a new analysis of the use of … Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economyRead more
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“Bomb Train” in Ohio Sickens Residents
Palestine, Ohio, fears of a wider health and environmental disaster are growing after a 150-car freight train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed and released toxic … “Bomb Train” in Ohio Sickens ResidentsRead more
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Derailed Ohio Train Released More Toxic Chemicals Than Initially Reported
In Ohio, fears of a wider health and environmental disaster are growing, after a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern crashed in the community of … Derailed Ohio Train Released More Toxic Chemicals Than Initially ReportedRead more
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Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutants
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of chemical plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities. So when one of the worst storms in American … Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutantsRead more