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"E.P.A. to End Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water"

"The Trump administration announced Monday that it will drop some limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water that officials had determined can cause cancer and other serious health problems — angering some key activists who had supported President Trump’s campaign."

Source: New York Times, 05/19/2026

"Federal Chemical Safety Board Sends Warning on Trump Disaster Policy"

"The board said the administration is taking “a significant step backwards” on preventing chemical disasters."

Source: New York Times, 05/19/2026

Reporters Expose Failed Systems After Hurricane Ian, Maui Fires

In the wake of two major disasters, beat reporters at The Washington Post examined systemic failures in response and recovery, and the human toll for affected communities. Journalist Brianna Sacks shares what she learned from those investigations, which won a large market award for beat reporting from the Society of Environmental Journalists. Read our Inside Story Q&A.

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Amazon Indigenous Urge UN To Curb Organized Crime, Not Militarize Lands

"Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America sent a letter Monday to the United Nations warning that organized crime — including illegal mining, drug trafficking and logging — is driving violence and accelerating environmental destruction in rainforest communities. However, they urged governments to avoid heavily militarized responses in Indigenous territories."

Source: AP, 05/18/2026

DHS Waives 29 Environmental Laws for Border Barriers Along Big Bend

"Today, under authority of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and the Real ID Act, the new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin waived 29 environmental and conservation laws in the Big Bend Sector."

Source: Our Public Lands & Waters, 05/18/2026

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