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Environment & Health
RFK’s Policies May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s and Other Chronic Diseases
His stated goal to protect the public from harmful chemicals is set back by his support for massive funding cuts.
RFK Jr. Faces Widespread Calls to Resign in Wake of Heated Senate Hearing
Democrats see RFK Jr. as a weakness in Trump’s cabinet — and a clear and present danger to public health.
“Abundance” Lobby Uses Trendy Words to Hide Same Old Attacks on the Environment
The “abundance” climate agenda is little more than a progressive repackaging of trickle-down, anti-regulatory economics.
Gaza Mental Health Professionals Warn of Urgent, Widespread Trauma Crisis
“We have entered a stage of chronic trauma fatigue, where people live in a state of emotional numbness,” a doctor warns.
Cancer Is Another Weapon in Israel’s Ever-Increasing Arsenal
The destruction wrought by Israel will likely cause cancer rates to rise significantly, impacting generations to come.
Trump EPA Rollbacks Put Texas Communities at Risk
Texas residents fear health risks as Trump EPA delays tougher mercury and chemical emission rules.
Trump Admin Waives Environmental Laws to Build Border Wall in TX Wildlife Refuge
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived the Endangered Species Act and several other statutes to permit the plan.
Tribes Condemn Trump for Backing Out of Columbia River Deal for Salmon Recovery
Tribal leaders and environmental advocates warn salmon populations will go extinct without remediation efforts.
FEMA Employees Speak Out After Attacks on Workers Warning of Looming Disaster
“The danger posed to our collective communities ... is very real,” said one employee who signed a public letter.
Black Louisiana Community Coated in Toxic Fallout After Explosion at Oil Plant
“We need help over here and we’re not getting it,” said a resident of the city where 90 percent of kids live in poverty.