Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Tag: public health

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in climate grants, dismantling key emissions...

Trump’s EPA cancels $20 billion in clean energy grants, halting programs aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy access in under served communities.

Judge orders health agencies to restore medical webpages removed by Trump...

A federal court ruling forces the CDC, FDA, and HHS to reinstate vital public health resources that were taken down under Trump’s executive order targeting gender-related medical information.

Trump targets FDA with sweeping overhaul led by Musk and RFK...

FDA faces radical changes under Trump, risking public health and regulatory stability.

EPA’s historic ban on toxic chemicals: A win for health, or...

The EPA bans two carcinogenic chemicals after decades of advocacy, but political and industrial challenges loom.

Nanoplastics in the human body are weakening antibiotic effectiveness, heightening resistance...

New research reveals how nanoplastics compromise antibiotic effectiveness, raising alarm over plastic pollution’s role in fueling global antibiotic resistance.

Toxic threats lurk in Helene’s wake: communities grapple with contamination risks...

Experts warn of toxic contamination in floodwaters as Hurricane Helene’s aftermath raises concerns about industrial pollutants, public health risks, and the urgent need for stronger environmental regulations.

Record heatwave threatens 130 million Americans as climate crisis escalates

"Both the record-breaking temperatures and the duration of heat present a clear and present danger, particularly for children, elders, people with disabilities, and people who work outside."

Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, progressive democrats push for urgent legislative...

Supreme Court’s seismic decision strips federal agencies of interpretive authority, sparking immediate legislative action from progressive lawmakers to safeguard public health, labor rights, and environmental protections.

Millions at risk as record-breaking heatwaves loom: Experts call for immediate...

As unprecedented heatwaves threaten millions across the U.S., climate experts and public health officials urge immediate actions to protect vulnerable populations and outdoor workers, warning of severe health risks and infrastructural challenges.

The great unwinding

The failing battle for health and healthcare in these all too disunited states.

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Over 4,000 factory workers laid off as Trump tariffs spark economic chaos

A wave of mass layoffs across the U.S. exposes the real cost of Trump’s trade war, as union leaders and lawmakers warn of deepening instability in American manufacturing.

Now the putz has really done it, exposing the USA as trade pariah but,...

As a destroyer of global trade and hard-won allied trust, Trump mayhem in eight weeks tops the devastation Covid took two years to achieve.

Newly launched scorecard tool ranks food packaging for sustainability and safety

The goal of the project is to help businesses and consumers make informed decisions that reduce their environmental impact while also protecting human health.

The AI power play: How ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others are shaping the future...

The competition among top AI models is transforming how we work, create, and communicate. But as these systems grow smarter and more accessible, new questions emerge about cost, sustainability, and responsible development in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Only 15 senators back effort to block arms to Israel as Gaza deaths surpass...

Despite an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in weapons sales to Israel, with only 15 senators supporting the effort.