"Star Investigation: A Poisoned People"
"GRASSY NARROWS FIRST NATION—For more than 40 years the mercury has percolated through river sediment, the food chain and generations of residents."
Source: Toronto Star, 07/25/2016
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"Drought Hits Northeastern US, Could Last Months"
"The drought that has taken hold in the Northeast is especially felt at John Lavoie's farm in Hollis, presenting him with some tough choices. Irrigation ponds are drying up, forcing him to choose between tomatoes and berries or apple and peach trees."
Source: AP, 07/25/2016
"Researchers Who Exposed VW Gain Little Reward From Success"
"The scientific detective work that forced Volkswagen into a $15 billion settlement began with a handful of researchers armed with just $70,000."
Source: NY Times, 07/25/2016
"Collateral Damage"
"Rushing to stop a fire that never came, Forest Service logged miles of big trees, critical habitat"
Source: Seattle Times, 07/25/2016
"Firefighters Battle Fast-Spreading Wildfire Near Los Angeles"
"More than 1,600 firefighters battled on Monday to contain a fast-spreading wildfire that has forced hundreds of evacuations in the drought-parched canyons north of Los Angeles, destroying 18 homes, killing at least one person and closing a highway."
Source: Reuters, 07/25/2016
"Pot's Intoxicating Chemical Taints Water In Colorado Town"
"HUGO, Colo. — Officials told residents of a small Colorado town not to shower or drink tap water Thursday because wells have been contaminated with marijuana's intoxicating chemical."
Source: AP, 07/22/2016
"Utah Militia Leader Vows To 'Strike Back' In Video"
"A Utah militia group leader accused of trying to blow up a federally owned cabin in Arizona talked about his plans to go on the offensive and strike back by damaging government buildings and vehicles in a secretly recorded video played in court Thursday."
Source: AP, 07/22/2016
"Plan to Save Delta Smelt Faces Tough Road"
"California agencies released a three-year plan to bring delta smelt back from the brink of extinction, but some of the goals and the overall feasibility of the plan have been questioned."
Source: Water Deeply, 07/22/2016
Green Group Calls on EPA To Assess These 20 Chemicals First
"Asbestos, bisphenol A, phthalates and various flame retardants should be among the first 10 chemicals evaluated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act, an Environmental Working Group report urges."
Source: BNA, 07/22/2016
"New Study Explores Toxins Inside Black Hair Salons"
"A Brandeis University report found that 10 Black women's hair salons in Boston were suffering from poor air quality."
Source: Colorlines, 07/22/2016
