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"Rematch Looms In Landmark ‘Cancer Alley’ Civil Rights Case"

"In a novel lawsuit brought early last year, a trio of Louisiana challengers laid out a sweeping narrative that traced a direct line between the oppressive legacy of slavery and allegedly discriminatory air pollution exposure. But their bid to upend one parish’s land-use practices faltered when a federal judge threw out the suit eight months later on prosaic procedural grounds. Now, those plaintiffs are regrouping for a rematch before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals."

Source: E&E News, 10/04/2024

"Biden Signs Bill Cutting Environmental Reviews For Semiconductor Industry"

"President Biden on Wednesday signed legislation exempting semiconductor manufacturing facilities from environmental reviews — despite objections from some Democrats and green activists who have expressed concerns about the potential for toxic waste."

Source: The Hill, 10/03/2024

S. Calif. Study Shows Extensive Exposure To Toxic Airborne Plasticizers

"Urban populations in Southern Californian are facing chronic exposure to toxic airborne “plasticizer” compounds — two of which have already been banned from children’s products, a new study has found."

Source: The Hill, 10/03/2024

"‘Everything Is Dead’: Ukraine Rushes To Stem Ecocide After River Poisoning"

"Ukrainian officials say the Russians deliberately poisoned the Seym River, which flows into the Desna. The Desna connects with a reservoir in the Kyiv region and a water supply used by millions."

Source: Guardian, 10/03/2024

Chemical Cloud In Atlanta Suburbs Prompts A New Shelter-In-Place Alert

"Residents east of Atlanta were again warned Tuesday to take shelter where they are if shifting winds push the still-billowing chemical cloud from a chlorine factory fire over their neighborhood."

Source: AP, 10/02/2024

"Feud Erupts Between Fla. Officials Over Proposed Trash Incineration Plant"

"Residents of two south Florida counties are feuding over the proposed construction of a huge trash incineration plant that environmentalists say will subject thousands of people to toxic fumes and a risk of polluted drinking water."

Source: Guardian, 10/01/2024

EPA To Undo Approval Of Chevron Plastic-Based Fuels Likely To Cause Cancer

"The US Environmental Protection Agency is planning to withdraw and reconsider its approval for Chevron to produce 18 plastic-based fuels, including some that an internal agency assessment found are highly likely to cause cancer."

Source: ProPublica, 10/01/2024

Residents Near Atlanta Evacuate Due To A Chemical Plant Fire

"Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place Sunday to avoid contaminants from a chemical plant fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could be seen from miles away."

Source: AP, 09/30/2024

US Company Uses Government Funds To Suppress Global Pesticide Opposition

"In 2017, two United Nations experts called for a treaty to strictly regulate dangerous pesticides, which they said were a “global human rights concern”, citing scientific research showing pesticides can cause cancers, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other health problems. Publicly, the industry’s lead trade association dubbed the recommendations “unfounded and sensational assertions”. In private, industry advocates have gone further."

Source: The New Lede, 09/27/2024

"Colorado Launches First-Of-A-Kind Landfill Methane Monitoring Program"

"Using EPA funds, Colorado will deploy cutting edge technology for detecting methane emissions from its 80 landfills, making it a leader among states."

Source: Canary Media, 09/26/2024

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