The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed strict new limits for PFAS “forever” chemicals in drinking water. PFAS are associated with health concerns including cancers and reproductive issues, so the move is being called a huge win for public health.
Also, so-called “chemical recycling” is a greenwashing term used for incinerating plastic according to ... Show More
Jun 1
U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
More than two-thirds of U.N. members recently voted in favor of a resolution affirming a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice that countries have a legal obligation to limit global warming. While this advisory opinion is not enforceable, it will likely be cited i ... Show More
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May 22
Cancer and CAFOs, Baby Right Whales Bring Hope, and Indigenous Wisdom in Science.
Living near more large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations or CAFOs may raise cancer risk, according to a study from Yale researchers. With thousands of cows, pigs, or chickens packed in small spaces, CAFOs produce a lot of waste that pollutes air and water, which may explain ... Show More
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May 15
Blocking New UK Oil and Gas, China Making Green Aluminum, Elephant Elder Wisdom and more.
Great Britain is Europe’s third largest oil and gas producer, even with a commitment to a net-zero economy by 2050. A small group of climate activists is helping the UK meet that target by winning a Supreme Court decision that’s blocking any new UK oil and gas projects that don’t ... Show More
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Aug 2023
Covid Update, Brain Fog Research, Toilet to Tap. Aug 18, 2023, Part 1
<h2>Youth Climate Activists Score A Win In Montana</h2><p>This week, a state court in Montana ruled in favor of a group of <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/youth-climate-activism-law-montana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri" target="_blank">1 ... Show More
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