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Tag: chemical industry

The corporate crusade against PFAS accountability

Over $110 million in lobbying reveals chemical industry's efforts to skirt responsibility for "forever chemicals" crisis.

Why the US is losing the fight to ban toxic chemicals

The flaws of the American chemical regulatory apparatus run deeper than funding or the decisions of the last presidential administration.

Trump EPA unlawfully ignored dangerous chemicals, rules court

In the case of asbestos, the EPA's new direction would mean ignoring almost 8.9 million tones of asbestos-containing products.

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Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump

Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.

McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.

NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting

Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.

GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.