How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?
A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time. Here’s what that means for you
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Earth Is Drowning in Plastic. Can an International Treaty Help?
A marine scientist discusses the problem of plastic pollution and her hopes for an international treaty to tackle it
61 Unexpected ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging
A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in such products
First Comprehensive Plastics Database Tallies Staggering 16,000 Chemicals—And It’s Still Incomplete
A massive new dataset highlights more than 4,200 plastic chemicals linked to health and environmental risks. But scientists say there are still large gaps in the scientific understanding of plastic ingredients
First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.
A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbons
Shifting to EVs Could Prevent Millions of Childhood Asthma Attacks
For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust
Cape Cod Faces a Rising 'Yellow Tide'
Tourism is big business on the cape, but a growing environmental issue could disrupt the lives of tourists and residents, alike.
Israel’s War in Gaza Is Creating Enormous Hidden Health Problems
A toxic mix of dust, ash and other material from 15 million tons of rubble now blankets Gaza and all who live there, posing major health concerns
What Happens When You Deny Scientific Evidence? Look at Brazil’s Pesticide Problem
The overuse of dangerous pesticides in Brazil threatens public health and serves as a warning to the rest of the world about the dangers of science denial
There’s a Better Way to Mine for Electric Vehicle Batteries
We do not want to trade the harm of emissions from gasoline vehicles for the harm caused by unsustainable mining practices
New EPA Methane Rule Will Slash Emissions from Oil and Gas
At the COP28 climate meeting, the EPA announced the final version of a rule that aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections
Air Pollution Is Really Dangerous, Even More New Evidence Shows
Dirty air has been linked to poor health outcomes, ranging from suicidality to low birth weight