Environmental Health

History of DDT Ocean Dumping Off L.A. Even Worse Than Expected, EPA Finds

"After an exhaustive historical investigation into the barrels of DDT waste reportedly dumped decades ago near Catalina Island, federal regulators concluded that the toxic pollution in the deep ocean could be far worse — and far more sweeping — than what scientists anticipated."

Source: LA Times, 08/05/2022

"Senate Passes Long-Sought Bill To Help Veterans Affected By Burn Pits"

"The Senate voted Tuesday night to pass a long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The final vote was 86-11."

Source: CNN, 08/03/2022

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