Pollution

"New federal decisions remove health protections as Black communities face rising pollution and asthma rates."

"The deep rift between Democrats and Republicans over the future of the nation’s premier chemical safety law was on full display on Thursday in a hearing designed to kickstart legislation that would allow faster federal approvals for new chemicals. "

"A highly toxic pesticide that was banned in California more than two decades ago is still widely used across the state, potentially endangering communities near farm fields and bustling shipyards, according to a new study."

"As fossil fuel-based carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise to record levels, a new analysis shows that a majority of these emissions can be traced back to a shrinking number of large corporate entities."

"Sponsors of a new bill want to give the industry immunity from lawsuits brought by injured employees. That will kill even more workers, experts warn."

"Republicans this week are planning to use a rule-killing law to undo Biden-era restrictions on mining near more than 1 million acres of Minnesota wilderness."

"The non-disclosure agreement was a major sticking point in a lively town hall that featured city officials, data center representatives and more than a hundred frustrated residents."

"A prominent scientist criticized microplastics research methods. Others are defending the work."

"The EPA administrator discussed deregulation and energy demand over lunch with Republicans."

"Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed."