Monday, February 17, 2025

Tag: food packaging

FDA denies petitions to ban phthlates in food packaging

"It’s outrageous that FDA decided chemicals banned from children’s toys should remain in the food we eat. Families deserve better from FDA.”

Phthalates in food packaging lead to 100,000 deaths in U.S. each...

“While further studies are needed to corroborate observations and identify mechanisms, regulatory action is urgently needed.”

FDA Bans Three Chemicals Linked to Cancer From Food Packaging

The FDA is banning three grease-resistant chemical substances, including PFCs, which are linked to cancer and birth defects from use in food packaging.

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Trump’s education department freezes civil rights investigations while targeting schools over ‘culture war’ issues

Since returning to office, the Trump administration has stalled thousands of civil rights investigations in education while redirecting federal enforcement toward politically motivated cases.

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.

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.

Greenland! Canada! The Panama Canal! The Gulf of America! Gaza!

Manifest destiny gets a reboot under President Donald Trump.

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.