Truthout
Public Health
California and EPA Poised to Expand Pollution of Potential Drinking Water Reserves
A little-known program under federal environment law is being used to permit oil and gas companies to inject waste into the state's aquifers.
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Tainted Water Imperils Health, Traditions for Montana Tribe
For Native American tribes, water more than sustains — it is a blessed, living thing to be revered and protected.
The Color of Pollution: How Environmental Contamination Targets People of Color
Residents' lack of political power, plus ineffective state environmental oversight, makes these neighborhoods perennial dumping grounds for toxic waste.
How Utah Coal Interests Helped Push a Secret Plan to Export Coal From California
Companies and investors are trying to survive a collapsing US coal market.
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Former Cleanup Workers Blame Illnesses on Toxic Coal Ash Exposures
Dozens of lawsuits are pending as a result of a 2008 dam collapse in Tennessee.
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Increased Asthma Attacks Tied to Exposure to Natural Gas Production
New study in the heart of Pennsylvania's fracking region shows increase in severity of asthma among residents exposed to most active wells.
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With Community Input, Health Centers in France Experiment With a Holistic Model
Health centers in France are integrating traditional medical care with a variety of social, legal and mental health services.
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Flame Retardant Exposure Poses a Significant Health Risk to Women
New research links exposure to these toxic chemicals to thyroid problems, especially in post-menopausal women.
Unsafe at Any Dose? Diagnosing Chemical Safety Failures, From DDT to BPA
At long last chemical manufacturers have begun removing the endocrine-disrupting plastic bisphenol-A (BPA) from products they sell.
“Water Is Our Life”: How a Mining Disaster Affected the Navajo Nation
Nearly a year after a mine drainage accident contaminated rivers, Native people living downstream face ongoing health risks.