Truthout
Pollution
Biden EPA’s Clean Car Standards Fall Short Even of 2012 Standards
The current proposed standards undermine Biden’s own commitments around climate, public health and racial justice.
Black Residents in Coastal Georgia Are Holding Polluters Accountable
Southern communities of color are struggling against structural racism while holding polluting industries accountable.
EPA Approval of PFAS for Fracking May Spell a New Health Crisis for Communities
The presence of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in fracking fluids is an indictment of the industry and regulators alike.
Drastic Measures Needed to Curb Plastic Pollution in Oceans by 2050
A journal article and report issued simultaneously describe a challenging path toward reducing plastic pollution.
Detroit’s Prison Population Will Soon Be Stuck Living Next to a Toxic Site
The close ties between incarceration and pollution seen in Detroit are replicated across the United States.
The Decline of Butterflies May Bring Dire Consequences for Life on Earth
Entomologist Josef H. Reichholf has been watching butterfly populations decline over the past 50 years.
Latinx and Low-Income Communities Are Paying the Costs of Plastic Pollution
The plastic industry lobby, backed by the fossil fuels industry, is opposing efforts to hold it accountable.
Rural Communities Have Waited Nearly a Decade for Clean Drinking Water Systems
In some California communities, systems for drinking water remain tainted.
Biden Must Take Executive Action to Affirm That Clean Water Is a Human Right
Black and Brown communities impacted by environmental racism need Biden's promises to become a firm reality.
Air Pollution From Livestock and Fertilizers Kills Nearly 18,000 People Yearly
A new report says nearly 18,000 people are killed by air pollutants generated from animal waste and fertilizer overuse.