National (U.S.)

"How America’s Prairie Was Nearly Destroyed — And Why It Should Be Restored"

"America’s treeless, isolated expanse put early European settlers to the test. Drought, loneliness, and debt drove many to failure, forcing the homesteaders to retreat East. But those who stayed unwittingly launched one of history’s largest terraforming projects, rewiring the land, the climate, and the future of the continent."

Source: Grist/WBEZ, 07/08/2025

Weedkiller Widely Used In US Can Damage Organs And Gut Bacteria: Research

"The herbicide ingredient used to replace glyphosate in Roundup and other weedkiller products can kill gut bacteria and damage organs in multiple ways, new research shows." "Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it"  

Source: Guardian, 07/08/2025

"Trump DOI Weighs New Coal Sales From Public Lands In Montana And Wyoming

"Federal officials on Monday took a first step toward reopening vast areas of public lands in two Western states to new coal sales as part of President Donald Trump’s push to expand U.S. fossil fuel production."

Source: AP, 07/08/2025

Trump’s EPA Pulling Back on Promise to Crack Down on Forever Chemicals

"EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has delayed enforcement of standards and terminated over $15 million in funding for “forever chemicals” research."

Source: ProPublica, 07/08/2025

"Death Toll From Catastrophic Flooding In Texas Surpasses 100

"The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen rivers and use heavy equipment to untangle trees as part of the massive search for missing people."

Source: AP, 07/08/2025

Will the Trump Admin Save Workers from Preventable Overheating Deaths?

"In hearings on a draft rule to prevent heat-related illness in millions of vulnerable U.S. workers, top health and safety experts explain why relying on employers to “do the right thing” costs lives." 

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/07/2025

"New Handbook Aims to Protect Scientists From Autocratic Threats"

"As autocratic regimes around the world increasingly step up attacks on scientists and academic freedom, a team of researchers has published a new anti-autocracy handbook to help scientists protect their personal safety and their work."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/07/2025

"Trump Pollution Exemptions Would Shield Lawbreakers, Endanger Millions"

"Analysis shows EPA rollbacks of the HON rule would put overburdened communities at risk and benefit chemical plants that frequently violate their permits."

Source: Public Health Watch, 07/07/2025

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