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"As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain"

"The seven states that rely on water from the shrinking Colorado River are unlikely to agree to voluntarily make deep reductions in their water use, negotiators say, which would force the federal government to impose cuts for the first time in the water supply for 40 million Americans."

Source: NYTimes, 01/30/2023

Exploring the Impacts of Hydroelectric Megaprojects on Indigenous Lands

Nearly two-thirds of the world’s rivers are impeded by dams and we keep building them in our quest for cleaner and greener sources of electricity. But as podcast producer Farha Akhtar learned while producing a recent episode, these monumental structures are having a profound impact on our planet and catastrophic consequences for many Indigenous people.

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Regulators Nix Proposal To Delay Closure Of Last California Nuclear Plant

"In pointed language, federal regulators rebuffed a request Tuesday from the operator of California’s last nuclear power plant that could have smoothed its pathway to securing a longer operating life for its twin reactors."

Source: AP, 01/26/2023

"The FDA Proposes New Targets To Limit Lead In Baby Food"

"It's not possible to remove all traces of lead from the food supply, because the heavy metal is found throughout the environment and can be absorbed by plants. So traces are found in the vegetables, fruits and grains that are used to make baby food. But as toxic metal exposure can be harmful to developing brains, the Food and Drug Administration is issuing new guidelines to reduce children's exposure to the lowest level possible."

Source: NPR, 01/25/2023

"What to Know About PFAS in Period Underwear"

"This week, the period underwear brand Thinx made public that it had reached a settlement in a 3-year-long class action lawsuit claiming its products contain harmful chemicals. The news of the settlement brought renewed focus on the chemical compounds at the center of the lawsuit — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” — and highlighted the broader issue of toxic ingredients in period products as a whole."

Source: NYTimes, 01/23/2023

"Racist Beauty Standards Leave POC More Exposed To Harmful Chemicals: Study

"Racist beauty standards are driving the use of beauty products that are often contaminated with chemicals that alter the human endocrine system, cause organ damage, and spur cancer in communities of color, according to new research."

Source: EHN, 01/20/2023
January 25, 2023

GCAN Event: Cruise Ships — Full Steam Ahead on False Environmental Solutions by ICCT's Dr. Bryan Comer

The Global Cruise Activist Network invites you to this online event with Dr. Bryan Comer, marine program lead at the International Council on Clean Transportation, who will present ICCT’s research on the impacts of cruise ships, including those related to air pollution, water pollution and climate change. 3:00 p.m. ET.

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