Environmental Health

"New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater"

"An Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica."

Source: The Frontier, 01/30/2026

"RFK Jr. Picks Promoters Of Debunked Vaccine-Autism Claims For Key Panel"

"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped a key federal autism advisory board, appointing members who have echoed his controversial views, including promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism and advocating for unproven treatments."

Source: Washington Post, 01/30/2026

Wisconsin Town's New Plant Removes Detectable PFAS In Drinking Water

"After a year of production, the village of Rothschild has a new water treatment facility that is now fully operational. This facility is actively working to decrease the levels of PFAS in the community's drinking water. Village Administrator Ryan VanDeWalle said that PFAS levels are now down to "non-detectable or non-traceable" levels."

Source: WAOW, 01/30/2026

"Kristi Noem Under Fire For $1 Billion Disaster Relief 'Logjam'"

"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has created a "logjam" for roughly $1 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster prevention projects around the country, NOTUS reported on Wednesday morning."

Source: Raw Story, 01/29/2026

Europe’s Supermarkets Packed With ‘Misleading’ Claims About Recycled Plastic

"Europe’s supermarket shelves are packed with brands billing their plastic packaging as sustainable, but often only a fraction of the materials are truly recovered from waste, with the rest made from petroleum." "Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based".

Source: Guardian, 01/29/2026

"Trump Admin Clips EPA Oversight Amid Deregulatory Blitz"

"The Trump administration has squelched both external and internal oversight of EPA’s deregulatory agenda with moves that silence forums for critics, among other impacts, a review by POLITICO’s E&E News has found."

Source: E&E News, 01/29/2026
March 27, 2026

DEADLINE: Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism

This award recognizes reporters who make complex science-related topics digestible for the public. This work is crucial in building trust to support informed healthcare decision-making. Journalists who work in print, video, digital, or broadcast media are eligible. Entries will be accepted through March 27 at 5 p.m. ET.

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