Secret Files Suggest Chemical Giant Feared Weedkiller’s Link To Parkinson’s
"Documents seen by Guardian detail effort to refute scientific research into paraquat and derail nomination of key EPA adviser"
Source: Guardian, 10/21/2022
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"EPA To Further Slash Emissions From Climate Super-Pollutants"
"The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Thursday to further cut emissions of climate super-pollutants widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, the latest step in the United States’ effort to phase down the potent greenhouse gases."
Source: Washington Post, 10/21/2022
"Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom"
"The World Health Organization’s views on the risks of PFAS are fanning disputes about a draft EPA rule the White House is reviewing to set enforceable limits on two “forever chemicals” in drinking water."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/20/2022
"The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price."
"As other countries outlawed asbestos, workers in a New York plant were “swimming” in it. Now, in a fight against the chemical industry, the United States may finally ban the potent carcinogen. But help may come too late."
Source: NPR/ProPublica, 10/20/2022
Chemical Hair-Straightening Linked To Uterine Cancer, Study Warns Black Women
"Frequent use of chemical hair-straightening products could put women at a higher risk of developing uterine cancer than those who do not use such products, a major study by the National Institutes of Health found."
Source: Washington Post, 10/19/2022
"PFAS Pollute 83% Of U.S. Waterways"
"The overwhelming majority of U.S. waterways are likely polluted with “forever chemicals,” according to a grim new analysis that comes as the country marks a half-century of its landmark water protection law."
Source: E&E News, 10/19/2022
DC Sues Velsicol For Allegedly Contaminating Local Rivers With Pesticide
"Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine (D) on Thursday announced a lawsuit against chemical manufacturer Velsicol, alleging the company contaminated waterways in the city and harmed the health of residents in predominantly minority neighborhoods."
Source: The Hill, 10/17/2022
"Ozone Hole Grows This Year, But Still Shrinking In General"
"The Antarctic ozone hole last week peaked at a moderately large size for the third straight year — bigger than the size of North America — but experts say it’s still generally shrinking despite recent blips because of high altitude cold weather."
Source: AP, 10/17/2022
"EPA Loophole Lets 600 Toxic PFAS Chemicals Evade Review, Petition Says"
"A loophole in the federal government’s procedures for reviewing new chemicals has allowed at least 600 so-called forever chemicals into American markets despite evidence they pose serious health risks, according to a petition filed Thursday."
Source: Reuters, 10/17/2022
"See Where Toxic PFAS Have Been Used In Pennsylvania Fracking Wells"
"Toxic “forever chemicals”, also known as PFAS, have been used in at least eight oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania, but the exact location of those wells has never been publicly disclosed — until now."
Source: EHN, 10/17/2022
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