"Inside FDA’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ Catastrophe"
"Lawyers for DuPont knew the Food and Drug Administration had a serious concern that the company’s new food packaging product might be toxic."
Source: E&E News, 03/08/2022
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NC Hurricanes Linked to Gastrointestinal Illness in Marginalized Groups
"A new study finds communities of color face the greatest increase in emergency room visits for flood-borne illnesses, showing the growing health risks and disproportionate burdens of climate change."
Source: Inside Climate News, 03/08/2022
Activists Deplore the Human and Environmental Toll from Russia's War
"The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, opening an investigation into alleged war crimes, has authority to bring charges for damage to the environment that is widespread, long-term and severe."
Source: Inside Climate News, 03/07/2022
Analysis: Big Oil's Plastic Boom Threatens U.N.'s Pollution Pact
"When the United Nations agreed a landmark deal to create the world's first ever global plastic pollution treaty this week, every party was quick to claim a victory, from industry lobbyists to environmental activists. That could spell trouble."
Source: Reuters, 03/04/2022
"House Approves Bill To Help Veterans Exposed To Toxics"
"The House passed legislation today [Thursday] to deliver comprehensive health care and benefits to veterans affected by toxic exposure, after President Biden pressed Congress during his State of the Union address to take action on the issue."
Source: E&E News, 03/04/2022
"EPA To GE: Good To Go On Housatonic River Cleanup"
"The Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to removing toxins from the Housatonic River, first outlined in broad terms two years ago, now is official."
Source: Berkshire Eagle, 03/04/2022
"EPA Confirms Filters Reduce Lead In Michigan City’s Water"
"The filters distributed in Benton Harbor, Michigan during the city’s recent lead water crisis worked properly, according to a study state officials said was conducted to give residents assurance."
Source: AP, 03/04/2022
Docs Reveal Names of 3 EPA Officials Who Downplayed Chemical Hazards
"All three officials have played a significant role in pressuring scientists to dismiss the risks posed by products the EPA is assessing, according to whistleblowers."
Source: The Intercept, 03/04/2022
"Wildfires May Slow Recovery Of Ozone Layer - Study"
"Increasing wildfires in a warming world may slow the recovery of the ozone layer, according to new research."
Source: BBC News, 03/03/2022
"The World Is Awash in Plastic. Nations Plan a Treaty to Fix That."
"With the bang of a gavel made of recycled plastic and a standing ovation, representatives of 175 nations agreed on Wednesday to begin writing a global treaty that would restrict the explosive growth of plastic pollution."
Source: NYTimes, 03/03/2022
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