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EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide: Against the guidance of scientific advisory panels, the EPA is relying on industry-backed tests to ...
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EPA Proposes Relaxed Limits on Acephate, a Toxic Pesticide
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Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
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Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the ...
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
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Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion
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Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
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Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from ...
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Flint, Michigan, residents call on Biden to pay for decade-old federal failures in water crisis
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Flint, Michigan, residents call on Biden to pay for decade-old federal ...
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Mercedes apparently has a problem with its electric cars: The German car manufacturer surprisingly announces that it will offer four models that have been ...
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Mercedes apparently has a problem with its electric cars
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Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked: Despite years of air monitoring, inspections and millions in penalties for petrochemical plants ...
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Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked
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EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer: The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing fuel with higher ethanol content to ...
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EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer
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How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever: The EPA recently strengthened regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. A next step ...
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How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever
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What you need to know about PFAS, or “forever chemicals”: The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to ...
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What you need to know about PFAS, or “forever chemicals”
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New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants: The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a long-awaited set of regulations ...
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New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants
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New EPA rule says more than 200 U.S. chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions: Environmental Protection Agency rule that more than 200 chemical plants ...
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Quick Glance: New EPA Rule Mandates 218 US Chemical Plants to Reduce Toxic Emissions
  • A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will require over 200 chemical plants nationwide to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer. This rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by providing crucial health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and other dangerous chemicals.

  • The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.

  • The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.

  • Focusing on toxic emissions, the rule provides protection for communities that have suffered from underregulated emissions. The introduction of fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants is crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency. This rule marks a significant stride towards a more just and equitable environmental protection framework.
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Biden Kicks Off Earth Week with Solar Funding, Expanding Climate Corps: The Biden administration is marking Earth Week with announcements of solar power funding ...
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Biden Kicks Off Earth Week with Solar Funding, Expanding Climate Corps
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FDA and USDA food recalls reach highest level since before pandemic: Undeclared allergen, Listeria and Salmonella were the top three reasons for food recalls in ...
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FDA and USDA food recalls reach highest level since before pandemic
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'Pollutants' from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called 'outrageous' by Lincoln neighborhood residents
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'Pollutants' from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called 'outrageous' by ...
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Battleground state Pennsylvania gets first electric school buses funded by Biden admin 
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Battleground state Pennsylvania gets first electric school buses funded by ...
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3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage: About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage for the anti-obesity drug ...
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3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
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10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day: For Earth Day on April 22, interesting facts including who invented it, why it's on that date, and how it turned into a ...
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10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day
Quick Glance: Insights into Earth Day Revealed
  • Over 8 billion people populate Earth, awaiting a spring holiday to underscore the importance of caring for their abode.

  • Originating in 1970, Earth Day on April 22 aimed to raise awareness about environmental degradation, expanding to over 190 countries since.

  • This year's theme 'Planet vs. Plastics' urges leaders, businesses, and individuals to cut plastic production by 60% by 2040, striving for complete single-use plastic elimination by decade's end.

  • Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has engaged 20 million, leading to the Environmental Protection Agency's establishment and global expansion in 1990.
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As Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Begin, the Stakes Could Not Be Higher: To turn the political tide in Ottawa, we need to take a lesson from the first Earth ...
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As Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Begin, the Stakes Could Not Be ...
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EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030: The EU is declaring war on single-use plastic: From 2030, all packaging is to be recyclable ...
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EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030
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Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: Survey
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Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: ...
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10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day: For Earth Day on April 22, interesting facts including who invented it, why it's on that date, and how it turned into a ...
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10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day
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New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants: The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.
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New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants
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Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
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Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide ...
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
  • A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.

  • The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.

  • Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.

  • Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
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EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles: Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1 billion in ...
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EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty ...
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Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak: Trader Joe's recalled organic basil and the FDA is investigating after customers ...
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Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella ...
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EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants: The Biden administration will require more than 200 chemical plants to cut their ...
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EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants
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Ozempic use appears to be changing people's personalities —experts think they know why
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Ozempic use appears to be changing people's personalities —experts think ...
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea: Preliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at ...
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Keeps EV Range Crown With New Update: Despite more stringent EPA testing criteria that's recently taken effect ...
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Keeps EV Range Crown With New Update
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Elgin receives $10.8 million interest-free loan for lead water line replacement: Elgin will receive a $10.8 million interest-free loan from the state ...
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Elgin receives $10.8 million interest-free loan for lead water line ...