Read the full story at Common Dreams. President Joe Biden is being called on to back newly reintroduced legislation that seeks to remedy the nation’s
Category: Environmental health
EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two actions to protect public health by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting
Fish farming has a plastic problem
Read the full story at Environmental Health News. Microplastics in fishmeal are contaminating farmed fish—impacting their health, the nutrition they provide, and leaving consumers potentially
Texas freeze led to release of tons of air pollutants as refineries shut
Read the full story from Reuters. The largest U.S. oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this past week, according
At New York City’s biggest power plant, a switch to clean energy will help a neighborhood breathe easier
Read the full story in Popular Science. When COVID-19 swept through New York City in the Spring of 2020, it did so unevenly. Hardest hit by
Superfund Research meeting focuses on community, cutting-edge science
Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Participants in the program’s annual event joined virtual poster sessions, scientific presentations, technology fairs, and resource sharing.
