People & Population

Babies More Likely To Have Heart Defects In SE Louisiana’s Polluted Areas

"A study looking at babies hospitalized in New Orleans found that babies born to mothers from neighborhoods in south-east Louisiana with high levels of industrial pollution were four times more likely to suffer from severe congenital heart defects."

Source: Guardian, 11/05/2026

Major South Dakota Aquifers In Decline, Threatening Fresh Water Supplies

"Geologists and hydrologists can use scientific charts and graphs to understand the increasing water challenges facing South Dakota, but it only takes a brief visit to Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis for a non-scientist to see the outcome of decreasing water levels."

Source: South Dakota News Watch, 11/03/2026

Millions From CA Gas Leak Settlement May Help Residents Electrify Homes

"Millions of dollars of settlement money from the largest known methane leak in the United States are now available to affected residents to replace gas-powered appliances with electric ones. Organizations involved in distributing the money say it will help create safer and cleaner homes."

Source: AP, 11/03/2026

Judge Opens East Potomac Park Probe Into Potential DOJ Misconduct

"A federal judge has opened an investigation into concerns that the Trump administration lied to her in the ongoing legal battle over President Trump’s desire to redevelop East Potomac Golf Links."

Source: The Hill, 11/03/2026

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