Tag: pollution
Trump administration downplays danger of air pollution in new regulatory rollbacks
"Now, to benefit coal interests, the U.S. EPA wants to simply ignore the health impacts that occur below their self-imposed limit."
‘A new and unanticipated danger of plastic pollution’: New study shows...
The study is the first of its kind to look at the impacts of plastic on this type of bacteria.
The world just took a major step to curb plastic pollution,...
"The U.S. is the world’s largest exporter of plastics, mostly to developing nations. And this has created a global crisis of waste in countries in South and Central Asia as well as South America and Africa."
Exclusive: Air permit OK’d after new evidence of carcinogens at Enbridge’s...
The project has been fraught with charges of conflicts of interest and behind-the-scenes dealings between state agencies and Enbridge.
Utah’s coal-ash pollution: A toxic example of a national problem
According to the first comprehensive national study of coal-ash pollution, 91 percent of all coal plants in the country are contaminating nearby groundwater with toxic pollutants.
Transformative climate action is possible—if polluters stay away
We need strong firewalls separating Big Oil and other polluters from climate policy making.
Seaweed straws could soon replace single-use plastic straws
"Single use plastics should never be built to last, they should be designed to disappear."
Miami bans the use of glyphosate in a step to improve...
Miami now joins Miami Beach and Stuart, two cities in Florida who have also banned glyphosate.
Top 10 most contaminated groundwater sites revealed in first major coal...
The report contains examples of several well-documented instances of residential tap water contaminated by coal ash.
#DrillingisKilling: Surfrider Foundation releases video to inform public of Trump administration’s...
The Trump administration's new plan to expand offshore oil drilling will impact thousands of miles of coastline and the coastal life as many have...
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Democrats divided: Historic opposition to $26 billion military aid package for Israel amid Gaza...
A record 40 House Democrats have voted against a controversial bill, citing concerns over the impact of military operations on children in Gaza.
Doesn’t the forever Scoundrel-in-chief expose Trumpism as rank, deviant criminality?
The main “freedom” sought by this scam freedom fighter (and lackeys) is to commit more crimes.
Senators unveil landmark bill to ban junk food ads aimed at kids amid rising...
Senators Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Peter Welch propose the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act, targeting junk food advertisements to combat the escalating diabetes and obesity epidemic among children.
New bill expands warrantless spying amid widespread criticism
The U.S. Senate has approved a significant expansion of government surveillance powers, raising alarms over potential violations of civil liberties.
The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying
The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.