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"Road Hazard: Evidence Mounts on Toxic Pollution from Tires"

"Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics, and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife."

Source: YaleE360, 09/20/2023
September 28, 2023

Online Workshop: Achieving Safe and Sustainable Food Packaging — Where Are We Now?

This annual gathering, hosted by Switzerland-based Food Packaging Forum, brings together a diverse group of international stakeholders from government, industry, food service, retail, academia, civil society, and beyond. Journalists can participate for free, either in Zurich, Switzerland or online.

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"In Its Push To Build Houses, Ontario Says Energy Efficiency Has To Wait"

"Rules to ensure new homes use less energy could reduce homeowners’ bills. But at a meeting between the province and federal government, Ontario said it’s focused on building fast and cheap".

Source: The Narwhal, 09/12/2023

Laurel Peltier Took On Utilities Scamming Baltimore’s Low-Income Households

"Policymakers hoped deregulated energy markets would lower utility bills through open competition. Energy advocates found the opposite: retail energy companies are fleecing low-income communities of color in cities like Baltimore."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/12/2023

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