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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 […]
01/18/2024
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By Laura Harris
GREEN FAIL: EV owners struggle with depleted batteries and long charging station lines amid freezing temperature in Chicago
Electric vehicle (EV) owners are now struggling with depleted batteries and long lines at charging stations as the freezing temperature in Chicago drains batteries and reduces driving range. Javed Spencer, a 27-year-old Uber driver, shared the impact of extreme weather on EV functionality. “When it’s cold like this, cars aren’t functioning well, chargers aren’t functioning well, and people […]
01/05/2024
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By Laura Harris
Chinese-made Teslas bound for Australia SENT BACK after discovery of biosecurity risks
A shipment of Chinese-manufactured Tesla Model Y electric SUVs bound for Australia was forced to return to Shanghai after the discovery of “biosecurity risks” upon its arrival at an Australian port. Australian officials inspecting the Glovis Caravel, a vehicle-carrying ship with a capacity for up to 6,500 cars anchored off the coast of Brisbane, discovered […]
01/04/2024
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By Laura Harris
Zombie deer disease outbreak has reportedly spread to 32 states and 4 Canadian provinces
The United States Geological Survey reports that the current outbreak of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among deer, sometimes referred to as zombie deer disease, has spread to 32 states and four Canadian provinces. This announcement comes just months after a deer carcass found in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming tested positive for CWD in November 2023. CWD, which […]
12/20/2023
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By Laura Harris
Washington state Democrats propose ban on gas-powered lawn equipment to fight “climate change”
Two Democratic Washington state representatives have proposed new legislation that would outlaw “gasoline-powered and diesel-powered landscaping and other outdoor power equipment” to help fight the so-called “climate change.” House Bill 1868, authored by Amy Walen and Liz Berry, demands zero emissions from common lawn care tools, including lawnmowers, weed whackers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, […]
12/15/2023
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By Laura Harris
Study: World’s richest 1% emit the same amount of carbon as 5 billion of the world’s poorest
The carbon footprint of the world’s wealthiest one percent is comparable to the combined emissions of two-thirds of the world’s poorest population, according to a study. The study by Oxfam International found that the emissions of the wealthy 77 million people is roughly the same amount as the emissions of five billion individuals on the […]
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