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Vermont Becomes First State to Ban Pesticide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Many countries have banned paraquat. Research has also linked it to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and childhood leukemia.
Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump’s Rollbacks Are “Getting Really Scary”
Many communities are also frustrated with state-level inaction but still see some opportunities for pushback.
Trump Admin Cuts to USAID, WHO, Likely Stalled Response to Ebola, Experts Warn
“Facilities in affected areas are operating without basic protective supplies” due to cuts to USAID, one expert said.
Critics Warn Utah Megadata Center Could Devastate Great Salt Lake
The proposed “hyperscale” campus would strain water, energy, and local ecology.
World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat
In addition to heat mitigation, players are demanding that FIFA take proactive steps to address the climate crisis.
Trump’s EPA Rolls Back Protections Against PFAS in Drinking Water
Years of testing and research have shown the cancer-linked chemicals to be widespread in drinking water in the US.
Trump Admin Cites National Security to Pause Permits for TX Wind Energy Projects
The Defense Department has not approved a wind project since August 2025 as 165 projects nationally now remain on hold.
USAID Cuts Could Hinder Management of Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency due to the rapid spread of the deadly virus.
The US Has Treated Immigrant Doctors as a Safety Net in Moments of Crisis
The US has long seen immigrant physicians as a global reserve labor force instrumentalized in response to crises.
Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again
The GOP is heading into the midterms as the party that made health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans.