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Lawsuit Claims Company Knowingly and Illegally Dumped Cancer-Causing Waste
âSeveral hundred victims have come forward with cancers and other conditions caused by exposure," said an attorney.
Scientists Discover Way to Destroy Harmful âForever Chemicalsâ in Water Supply
New technology could help water utilities remove stubborn PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other maladies.
Court Gives Preliminary Approval of $600M East Palestine Derailment Settlement
The settlement will include anyone who lived, worked or owned a business within 20 miles of the train derailment.
Forever Chemicals “Ubiquitous” in Water, Atmosphere in Great Lakes Basin
A study published this week shows that PFAS now contaminate 95 percent of the US's fresh surface water supply.
23 States Ask EPA Not to Consider Environmental Racism When Regulating Pollution
The push could lead to a change in EPA policy if Donald Trump retakes power in January.
Polluters Must Foot the Bill for Cleaning Up âForever Chemicalsâ Under New Rule
Health advocates celebrated the news and some called for further action to limit exposure to the pervasive chemicals.
New Report Finds Links Between Petrochemical Production and Increases in Cancer
A major driver of climate change is also increasing our exposure to chemicals that are adversely impacting health.
Study of Human Placenta Samples Found Microplastics in Every Single One of Them
The study detected between 6.5 to 790 micrograms of microplastics per gram of tissue.
Oil and Gas Industry Could See Methane Pollution Fees Exceeding $1 Billion
A new analysis found that under the IRA, some companies may be liable for fees that could bankrupt some operators.
Will SCOTUS Decide in Favor of Polluters Over Public Health in Smog Case?
More than 100 million people in the US live in counties that receive an âFâ grade for unacceptable levels of smog.