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06/25/2024
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By Laura Harris
UN report: Israeli war in Gaza caused CATASTROPHIC spike in air, soil and water pollution
A recently published preliminary assessment from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) reveals that the ongoing war in Gaza has caused a catastrophic spike in air, soil and water pollution in the region. This report was made following a request back in December 2023 by the Ramallah, West Bank-based Environment Quality Authority, the main body of the Palestinian National Authority […]
05/23/2024
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By Laura Harris
8 Major U.S. water basins could be depleted by as much as 98% in the next 25 years
A new study from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington found that the eight major water basins across the United States face up to a 98 percent chance of depletion within the next 25 years due to excessive withdrawals for drinking, irrigation and other uses. America’s groundwater reserves currently hold at least 33,000 trillion gallons […]
05/01/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Microplastics in the body may aggravate cancer and spur metastasis
A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere has found alarming evidence suggesting that microplastics might exacerbate cancer aggressiveness and stimulate the spread of cancer cells, also known as metastasis. Microplastics, tiny particles measuring a millionth of a gram, are present in virtually everything humans consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food. They can enter the body through the […]
04/23/2024
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By Laura Harris
EPA labels two forever chemicals commonly found in cookware, carpets, furniture, cosmetics and firefighting foams as “hazardous substances”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added two new “forever chemicals” commonly used in making cookware, carpets, furniture and firefighting foams to its danger list. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which are part of a larger cluster of forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers in the […]
04/12/2024
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By Laura Harris
Approximately 13,000 islands around the world have increased land mass over two decades, disproving claims of climate alarmists about rising sea levels
A Chinese study has revealed that approximately 13,000 islands worldwide have increased their land mass over the past two decades by 369.67 square kilometers (142.73 square miles), debunking claims that so-called climate change would make sea levels rise and wipe out islands. In the past few years, climate alarmists have insinuated that manmade climate change would swiftly drive […]
04/09/2024
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By Laura Harris
Biden admin approves more stringent rules covering “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The administration of President Joe Biden has approved more stringent health advisory limits for two types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposal seeks to […]
03/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
Maine announces $65 million relief fund for organic farmers impacted by PFAS pollution
Maine has announced a plan to create a $65 million relief fund for organic farmers whose livelihood is being devastated by plastic pollution from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed “forever chemicals.” These harmful chemicals are used to make different environmental and consumer products like firefighting foams and nonstick products. PFAS has […]
03/07/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Researchers found microplastics in all human placenta they tested
A new study published in the journal Toxicological Sciences discovered microplastics in all 62 human placenta samples tested. Microplastics, tiny particles measuring a millionth of a gram, are present in virtually everything humans consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food and are able to enter the body through consumption of food that has made contact with […]
02/13/2024
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By Laura Harris
British green charity hilariously blames “Mr. Bean” actor Rowan Atkinson for the slowdown in electric vehicle sales in the U.K.
A British environmental charity has accused actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson of disrupting the country’s phase-out of gas- and diesel-powered cars after he criticized electric vehicles (EVs) in an opinion piece. Atkinson, well-known for being the comedic mind behind the popular sitcom “Mr. Bean,” published an op-ed in the Guardian in June 2023 wherein he discussed his […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: New Jersey’s plastic consumption nearly TRIPLED following plastic bag ban
A new study reveals that the use of plastic in New Jersey has increased from 53 million pounds to 151 million pounds since it implemented the plastic bag ban in May 2022. The study, conducted by market research firm Fredonia Group on Jan. 9, found that the “plastic bag ban” not only failed to curb plastic usage […]
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