Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: Long Beach

New oil slick in Long Beach has campaigners demanding environmental change...

"How many more oil spills and fossil fuel accidents do we need until the city and the state begins to prioritize public health and the environment?"

Monsanto Ordered to Pay $46.5 Million in PCB Lawsuit in Rare...

Long Beach says it has “incurred substantial costs” cleaning up the chemicals and is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for public nuisance and costs of suit.

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation

Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.

From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism

Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.

Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile

Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).