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"Peel Those Apples: Washing Produce Doesn’t Remove Pesticides, Study Finds"

"A new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating does not remove various toxic chemicals commonly used in agriculture."

Source: Guardian, 08/09/2024

Extreme Heat Is Impacting Most Americans’ Electricity Bills: AP-NORC Poll

"Around 7 in 10 Americans say in the last year extreme heat has had an impact on their electricity bills, ranging from minor to major, and most have seen at least a minor impact on their outdoor activities, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research."

Source: AP, 08/08/2024

"Study Links Permian Blowouts With Wastewater Injection"

"Fracking wastewater, injected underground for permanent disposal, traveled 12 miles through geological faults before bursting to the surface through a previously plugged West Texas oil well in 2022, according to a new study from Southern Methodist University."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/08/2024

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