Read the full story in the Bucks County Courier Times. It’s been half a decade since nationally high levels of toxic chemicals were found in
Category: Environmental health
The hunt is on for GenX chemicals in people
Read the full story in Chemical & Engineering News. On a chilly day in November 2017, Beth Markesino sat in the county health department. She
Utah’s Coal-ash Pollution: A Toxic Example of a National Problem
Read the full story at The Revelator. The majority of coal plants in the United States, like the Hunter Power Plant in Utah, are contaminating
EPA Strengthens Regulation of Asbestos to Close Loophole and Protect Consumers
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a broad new rule that strengthens the agency’s ability to rigorously review an expansive list of asbestos
The hidden air pollution in our homes
Read the full story in the New Yorker. Outdoor air has been regulated for decades, but emissions from daily domestic activities may be more dangerous
What a Real Coal Ash Cleanup Looks Like
Read the full story from EarthJustice. North Carolina has ordered Duke Energy to excavate and close all its coal ash ponds.
