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Pollution
Fuel-Contaminated Water From Aging Navy Facility Sickens Pearl Harbor Families
Hawaii Congressman Kaialii Kahele called the recurring contamination a “crisis of astronomical proportions.”
Study Warns “Luxury” Pollution by the Mega-Rich Is Imperiling the Planet
Emissions from a single billionaire’s space flight exceed the emissions that others cause through their entire lives.
Lead Pipes Leave Benton Harbor, Michigan, With Toxic Water
Since 2018, tap water in the predominantly Black city has contained lead levels up to 60 times the federal limit.
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.