Environmental Health

"As Nitrate Levels Soar In Iowa, New Research Underscores Risks For Babies"

"New research out of Iowa adds to a wide body of evidence showing that when pregnant women are exposed to nitrates in drinking water, it raises the risks of problematic birth outcomes, including low birth weights and pre-term birth."

Source: The New Lede, 07/02/2025

"Employers to OSHA: Don’t Kill The Heat Rule. Weaken It."

"Seeking to secure weakened federal heat standards for workers, industry representatives this month asked the Trump administration to model federal heat rules after an untested Nevada standard."

Source: E&E News, 07/02/2025

Senate GOP Removes Tax On Solar And Wind But Dismantles Dem Climate Law

"The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy."

Source: AP, 07/02/2025

"Inside A Plan To Use AI To Amplify Doubts About The Dangers Of Pollutants"

"An industry-backed researcher who has forged a career sowing doubt about the dangers of pollutants is attempting to use artificial intelligence (AI) to amplify his perspective."

Source: Guardian, 07/01/2025

"Trump Administration Issues New Revised Permitting Rules"

"Federal agencies including the Energy, Interior and Agriculture departments are starting to issue new permitting rules that trim back or eliminate procedures that have been in place for decades."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/01/2025

"A Heat Wave Covers Much Of Europe And Higher Temperatures Are On The Way"

"A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with a record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and high winds fanning forest fires in Turkey. Heat warnings were issued for parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the U.K., with new highs expected on Wednesday before rain should bring respite to some areas."

Source: AP, 07/01/2025

NC Has Allowed a Likely Carcinogen Into Three Rivers Serving 900,000 People

"Environmentalists are suing to stop the flow of 1,4-dioxane into the drinking water supply, which one local water utility found at concentrations 17 times higher than the EPA’s health advisory goal." 

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/01/2025

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