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Environment & Health
How Trump’s EPA Is Moving to Undo Fracking Wastewater Protections
The sheer volume of wastewater coming from the oil and gas industry is enormous.
Tick-Borne Illness Has Tripled, but the CDC Refuses to Blame Climate Change
Taking steps to slow the rate of climate change is important for global health.
How Credit Scores Can Become Casualties of Health Care
An unmet deductible or copayment can be catastrophic.
When Covering Up a Crime Takes Precedence Over Human Health: BP’s Toxic Gulf Coast Legacy
Out of 37,000 medical claims, only 40 have been paid.
From Australia to El Salvador to Vietnam, the Environment Is Finally Getting Its Day in Court
Specialized environmental courts are now operating on every continent except Antarctica.
How the Farm Bill Could Erode Part of the Affordable Care Act
The “association” plans for farmers could drive up premiums in the ACA markets.
This Program Is Proven to Help Moms and Babies. So Why Aren’t We Investing in It More?
Trump and Congress appear ambivalent about supporting vulnerable moms and babies.
Health Care Costs Loom Over Midterms as Trump Prepares His Drug Pricing Speech
Pollsters found that health care costs are one of the top policy issues motivating voters of all stripes this year, along with gun policy and job growth.
In Search of Safe Replacements for Harmful Chemicals Used in Everyday Household Objects
Everyone assumed that blood contained just one type of fluoride, a naturally occurring form that health officials added to drinking water to prevent cavities.
Study Suggests Sexism Isn’t Just Unfair — It Makes Women Sick
Gender discrimination is responsible for around 9 to 10 percent of the gender gap in self-reported health.