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Report finds “vicious cycle” between pesticide dependence and climate change
By Shannon Kelleher
Pesticide use is a significant factor in harmful climate change, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions in multiple ways, according to a report issued this week.
New US research finds “worrying” evidence linking Monsanto weedkiller to cancer
By Carey Gillam
New research by top US government scientists has found that people exposed to the widely used weed killing chemical glyphosate have biomarkers in their urine linked to the development of cancer and other diseases.
Common food additive associated with type 2 diabetes risk
By Grace van Deelen
Chemical compounds commonly used to cure ham, bacon and other meats are associated with type 2 diabetes risk, according to new research.
Fishing fans take note: New study shows eating what you catch could be hazardous to your health
By Grace van Deelen
People who eat just one US freshwater fish a year are likely to show a significant increase of a cancer-causing chemical in their bloodstream, new research warns.
EPA announces $100 million in historic funding for environmental justice
By Shannon Kelleher
The United States is allocating about $100 million in grant funding to aid communities struggling with polluted air, unsafe drinking water, and climate change impacts in a move that marks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s largest-ever investment in environmental justice.
EPA unveils new proposed air pollution standard; some say it falls short
By Carey Gillam
US officials said Friday that they are moving to strengthen a key air quality standard, acknowledging a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the dire health dangers posed by air pollution – and the lack of adequate protection provided by current US standards.
Postcard from California: Big Oil’s campaign to kill drilling ban near homes and schools
By Bill Walker
In September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill banning new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet – about two-thirds of a mile – of homes, schools, day care centers, healthcare facilities, parks, and businesses open to the public. The measure also banned “reworking” old, unproductive wells lying within the buffer zones.
Updated clean air standards to cut smog-forming truck emissions
by Shannon Kelleher
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated its clean air standards for heavy-duty vehicles for the first time in more than 20 years.
Antarctic conservation strategies are “insufficient” to protect the bulk of species, study says
Current conservation efforts under the provisions of a major international treaty to protect the Antarctic are “insufficient” to halt population declines of most Antarctic life, according to a new study. However, scientists note that there are low-cost strategies that could more effectively protect the continent.
3M sees “writing on the wall,” says it will stop making PFAS
by Shannon Kelleher
The company 3M, which makes over 60,000 products, said Tuesday it will stop manufacturing toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” and work to discontinue use of PFAS in its products by the end of 2025.