Landmark study affirms fluoride’s link to lowered IQ, adds to debate
By Douglas Main
Fluoride exposure is consistently linked with lowered IQ, according to a landmark analysis of more than 70 published studies on the subject.
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Tribunal says Mexico violated trade agreement in banning GM corn
By Douglas Main
An international tribunal set up to resolve disputes between the United States, Mexico, and Canada has ruled that Mexico violated the terms of the international trade agreement in banning the import of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption.
Boosting LNG exports would harm people and the planet, DOE report concludes
By Shannon Kelleher
The US Department of Energy (DOE) this week released a report that concludes a rise in exports from the booming natural gas industry would lead to greater global fossil fuel emissions, expose already-vulnerable communities to more pollution and raise gas prices for consumers.
Montana Supreme Court upholds historic youth climate lawsuit win
By Dana Drugmand
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a trial court ruling in a youth-led case against the Montana state government, affirming that the sixteen young plaintiffs have a right to a “stable climate system.”
Beware the air you breathe – more evidence links microplastics to health problems
By Carey Gillam
People diagnosed with infertility and certain cancers may have to blame the very air they breathe, according to a new report that adds to evidence that tiny plastic particles in air pollution and other environmental sources could be causing these and other diseases and illnesses.
EPA must tighten pesticide rules to protect pollinators like bees and butterflies, petition argues
By Douglas Main
US regulators should require pesticide makers to more thoroughly tests their products for toxicity to insects before approval, according to a petition submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday by an environmental advocacy group.
Regulators battle Oregon and Washington farmers over limits to farm pollution
By Keith Schneider
SUNNYSIDE, Washington – Waters from the snowpack of the Cascade Mountains support orchards, vineyards and dairies here in the Yakima Valley of eastern Washington State, boosting a flourishing farm economy and helping to stock store grocery shelves nationwide.
Scientists call on federal regulators to rid US agencies of corporate influence
By Shannon Kelleher
Scientists are calling for the incoming Trump administration to adopt a set of guidelines designed to ensure scientific integrity at federal agencies and loosen corporate influence on regulators charged with protecting Americans’ health.
Feds propose protecting monarch butterflies under Endangered Species Act
By Douglas Main
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on Tuesday proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species, a move that follows years of mounting concerns about declining counts of the iconic insect.
US EPA bans toxic dry cleaning chemical
By Shannon Kelleher
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday issued a ban on a highly toxic chemical used in dry cleaning, glue and stain removers, a move the agency called a “major milestone for chemical safety after decades of inadequate protections and serious delays.”