None of 380 Million Tons Of Plastic Made Per Year Is Truly Recyclable
"No plastic is truly recyclable — not even the water bottles and milk jugs that people usually toss into their blue bins."
Source: Grist, 10/25/2022
Search results
"‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Water Systems Serving Millions: GAO"
"“Forever chemicals” have been identified in water systems that serve about 9.5 million people in just six states, according to a new analysis of state data by a congressional watchdog."
Source: The Hill, 10/24/2022
"After 60 Years, ‘Silent Spring’ Is Still Changing the World"
"A scientist, farmer, journalist, biologist, and community organizer reflect on the power and ongoing impact of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, and the work that remains to be done."
Source: Civil Eats, 10/21/2022
"‘Erin Brockovich’ Metal in Tap Water Likely Causes Cancer"
"Chromium-6, known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, is “likely to be carcinogenic” if consumed in drinking water, an EPA draft review of the metal’s toxicity concludes."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/21/2022
Secret Files Suggest Chemical Giant Feared Weedkiller’s Link To Parkinson’s
"Documents seen by Guardian detail effort to refute scientific research into paraquat and derail nomination of key EPA adviser"
Source: Guardian, 10/21/2022
"EPA To Further Slash Emissions From Climate Super-Pollutants"
"The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Thursday to further cut emissions of climate super-pollutants widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, the latest step in the United States’ effort to phase down the potent greenhouse gases."
Source: Washington Post, 10/21/2022
"Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom"
"The World Health Organization’s views on the risks of PFAS are fanning disputes about a draft EPA rule the White House is reviewing to set enforceable limits on two “forever chemicals” in drinking water."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/20/2022
"The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price."
"As other countries outlawed asbestos, workers in a New York plant were “swimming” in it. Now, in a fight against the chemical industry, the United States may finally ban the potent carcinogen. But help may come too late."
Source: NPR/ProPublica, 10/20/2022
Chemical Hair-Straightening Linked To Uterine Cancer, Study Warns Black Women
"Frequent use of chemical hair-straightening products could put women at a higher risk of developing uterine cancer than those who do not use such products, a major study by the National Institutes of Health found."
Source: Washington Post, 10/19/2022
"PFAS Pollute 83% Of U.S. Waterways"
"The overwhelming majority of U.S. waterways are likely polluted with “forever chemicals,” according to a grim new analysis that comes as the country marks a half-century of its landmark water protection law."
Source: E&E News, 10/19/2022
Advertisement 
