Toxics
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Pacificorp throws a lifeline to Wyoming coal and natural gas industry
PacifiCorp's updated energy roadmap throws a lifeline to Wyoming's coal industry but critics said the new Integrated Resource Plan is a major setback …
Monday, April 15, 2024
TX faith, environmental groups hopeful about new EPA methane rule
Oil and gas companies have until 2025 to reduce the emissions they release into the air through the practices known as venting and flaring. You may …
Environmental groups rally at U.S. Steel for 'voice at the table'
People working for environmental justice are rallying today at the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters of U.S. Steel, voicing their concerns to company …
Strawberries top Dirty Dozen list of produce packed with pesticides
Nonorganic fruits and vegetables are loaded with chemical pesticides, including fungicides which can harm male reproductive systems, according to the …
EPA finalizes national standard for PFAS in drinking water
Minnesota is the site of a high-profile drinking-water contamination case linked with so-called forever chemicals and advocates are hopeful residents …
WI, other states prepare for new PFAS drinking water rule
Efforts to limit human exposure to so-called forever chemicals continue to unfold in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, advocates are hopeful residents will be …
Orphaned wells: Environmental, visual pollution for SW Indian Country
Tribal communities, including those in New Mexico, can now apply for grant funding and direct assistance to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells …
Common produce in IA tops 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list
The Environmental Working Group has released a new list of produce items most and least affected by pesticides in Iowa and across the country…
IN legislators pause on federal environmental plan
States are working to find solutions to make their air and water cleaner and safer for their communities but the path is not always clear-cut…
Colorado lawmakers eye ways to reduce pollution in vulnerable communities
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers took a first step toward addressing decades of toxic pollution disproportionately impacting low-income neighborhoods and …
WA carbon cap program faces initiative challenge on November ballot
By Kate Yoder for Grist.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration For…