Environmental Health

As US Bets On Hydrogen, Local Communities Worry Over Secrecy, Public Health

"The Biden administration has set aside billions of dollars for new hydrogen energy. But does the industry need better safeguards?" "But researchers and community advocates warn that unless the federal government’s so-called hydrogen earthshot has adequate safeguards, it could worsen air pollution in vulnerable communities and aggravate a warming climate. They’re also concerned that specifics of the emerging efforts remain stubbornly secret from people who live near shovel-ready projects."

Source: Public Health Watch, 07/31/2024

Report Calls For US Government To Own Up To Abusive Boarding School History

"The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a formal apology from the U.S. government and ongoing support to help Native people recover from the generational trauma that endures."

Source: ICT, 07/31/2024

"Raw Milk Is Booming. A Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Its Risks."

"When Jackie’s 9-year-old son came down with a low-grade fever in October, she chalked it up to a typical back-to-school bug. But his illness worsened over the next couple of days. “His skin tone looked gray,” she said, and near-constant diarrhea left him unable to sleep and too weak to stand."

Source: NYTimes, 07/30/2024

Wood Pellets Boom To Feed EU Demand At A Cost For Black People In South

"This southern Mississippi town’s expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins’ home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says industrial residues coated her truck and she no longer enjoys spending time in the air outdoors."

Source: AP, 07/29/2024

"Second Trump Term Could Boost Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’, Experts Warn"

"A second Donald Trump presidency would represent a serious threat to dealing with the toxic impact of PFAS “forever chemicals”, as well as other toxins, and could be a danger to the health of millions of Americans, experts and environmental campaigners warn."

Source: Guardian, 07/29/2024

Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams

It’s summertime and the living is easy for algae that can be hazardous to human health. Climate heating and agricultural pollution are making the problem worse. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores useful sources of data for tracking trends. Plus, tips on how to use the data for local reporting on the risks posed by this seasonal threat.

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