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Consumer

"As U.S. Heat Deaths Rise, Some Landlords Oppose Right To Air Conditioning"

"Summers in New York City are difficult for Anthony Gay and his family. A small, portable air conditioner in his bedroom is the only relief they have from soaring temperatures in their Brooklyn rental."

Source: Reuters, 08/06/2024

"Raw Milk Is Booming. A Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Its Risks."

"When Jackie’s 9-year-old son came down with a low-grade fever in October, she chalked it up to a typical back-to-school bug. But his illness worsened over the next couple of days. “His skin tone looked gray,” she said, and near-constant diarrhea left him unable to sleep and too weak to stand."

Source: NYTimes, 07/30/2024

"PFAS Widely Added To US Pesticides Despite EPA Denial, Study Finds"

"Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are widely added to pesticides, and are increasingly used in the products in recent years, new research finds, a practice that creates a health threat by spreading the dangerous compounds directly into the US’s food and water supply."

Source: Guardian, 07/25/2024
October 7, 2024 to October 8, 2024

Reuters Events: Sustainability USA 2024

Mandatory sustainability regulations are propelling firms to integrate climate considerations into their planning, but fragmented and unreliable data poses significant challenges. Reuters Events: Sustainability USA 2024 offers a unique solution with four events under one roof, focusing on sustainability reporting, decarbonization and investment.

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Extreme Heat Changes Landscape for Summer Recreation Stories

Outdoor recreation is a half-trillion-dollar industry in the United States and summer is a peak season for fun. But as the planet warms, the combination of extreme heat and outdoor activity greatly raises the health risk. The latest TipSheet explores more than a half-dozen common pastimes to report on — whether fishing and hiking or picnics and state fairs — that now hold hidden dangers.

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Bioplastics Are Poorly Defined And Regulated, And Possibly Toxic: Report

"The lack of federal regulations and clear definitions for bioplastics make it increasingly difficult to determine whether or not they are a safe alternative to traditional plastics, according to a new report from Beyond Plastics."

Source: EHN, 07/17/2024

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