Consumer

Plastic Containers Still Distributed Across The US Are Potential Threat

"Consumer groups are condemning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allowing plastic containers made with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” to continue being distributed across the economy – even though the agency is suing a top manufacturer over the dangerous compounds leaching into containers’ contents, such as food or personal care products."

Source: Guardian, 06/02/2023

"Delta Air Lines Hit With Lawsuit Over Claims Of Carbon Neutrality"

"A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world’s “first carbon-neutral airline” and should pay damages. The complaint in federal court in California alleges the airline relied on carbon offsets that were largely bogus."

Source: AP, 05/31/2023

State Farm Stops New Home Insurance Sales In Calif. Amid Wildfire Risks

"State Farm said it would stop selling new insurance policies to homeowners in California, exacerbating troubles for thousands in the wildfire-prone state, who are already feeling the heat with coverage getting costlier or harder to come by."

Source: Reuters, 05/31/2023

"High-Stakes Talks To End Plastic Pollution Resume"

"Negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution will resume Monday, with nations under pressure to stem the tide of trash amid calls from campaigners to limit industry influence on the talks."

Source: AFP, 05/26/2023

"Maine Plans Removal Of PFAS From Sewage Sludge Used As Fertilizer"

"Utility officials in Maine and elsewhere around the country are developing first-of-their-kind plans to eliminate toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” from sewage sludge spread as fertilizer on farmland."

Source: Guardian, 05/24/2023

"Food Prices Are Still High. What Role Do Corporate Profits Play?"

"After more than two years of cost increases, Americans are finally feeling relief at the grocery store as food inflation cooled off for the first time in March and then again in April." "Corporate food companies have made record profits these last few years, and they’re hoping it stays that way."

 

Source: Civil Eats, 05/23/2023

As U.S. Expands CO2 Pipelines, One Poisoned Town Tells Its Story

"SATARTIA, Miss. – On Feb. 22, 2020, a clear Saturday after weeks of rain, Deemmeris Debra'e Burns, his brother and cousin decided to go fishing. They were headed home in a red Cadillac when they heard a boom and saw a big white cloud shooting into the evening sky."

Source: NPR, 05/22/2023

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