Olympics Ditch PFAS Waxes — And The ‘Ridiculous’ Speed They Gave Skiers
"After years of concern over so-called “fluoro” waxes, the Milan Cortina Games will be the first Olympics without them."
Source: Grist, 02/06/2026
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Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Contradict RFK Jr’s MAHA Promise: Report
"Donald Trump’s aggressive rollback of environmental protections directly contradicts the promises of his “make America healthy again” campaign, according to new research."
Source: Guardian, 02/06/2026
Trump's EPA Issues Record Low Legal Actions Against Polluters: Watchdog
"The Environmental Protection Agency enforces the country's environmental laws. But a new report shows the Trump EPA has initiated a record low number of actions against polluters, compared to past administrations."
Source: NPR, 02/05/2026
"Forever Stained"
"How a SC riverkeeper’s detective work reveals a deeper tale about the carpet industry's PFAS legacy"
Source: Charleston Post and Courier, 02/03/2026
"Trump’s Exemption For EtO Polluters Faces Its Latest Test In Court"
"The president exempted about 40 medical sterilization companies from Biden-era emissions standards. A new lawsuit challenges his authority."
Source: Grist, 02/03/2026
"Trump Announces $12B Minerals Stockpile"
"The U.S. will put together a $12 billion minerals stockpile, President Trump announced in the Oval Office on Monday."
Source: The Hill, 02/03/2026
Trump’s EPA Rollbacks Could Harm Air And Water — And Worsen Global Heating
"In his first year back in office, Donald Trump has fundamentally reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency, initiating nearly 70 actions to undo rules protecting ecosystems and the climate."
Source: Guardian, 02/02/2026
Texas Petrochemical Plants Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds Of Pollutants In Freeze
"As freezing temperatures swept over West Texas last week, leaky pipeline systems in the Permian Basin of West Texas began to suck in air, spoiling their products, risking an explosion and leading operators to release or burn off vast volumes of gas."
Source: Inside Climate News, 02/02/2026
"New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater"
"An Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica."
Source: The Frontier, 01/30/2026
Wisconsin Town's New Plant Removes Detectable PFAS In Drinking Water
"After a year of production, the village of Rothschild has a new water treatment facility that is now fully operational. This facility is actively working to decrease the levels of PFAS in the community's drinking water. Village Administrator Ryan VanDeWalle said that PFAS levels are now down to "non-detectable or non-traceable" levels."
Source: WAOW, 01/30/2026
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