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Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Halved In Last 50 Years, Say Scientists

"Men’s average testosterone levels have halved over the past 50 years, according to scientists, who say society is facing a male fertility crisis." "Researchers warn of ‘major crisis in male reproductive health’ partly driven by obesity and diabetes"

Source: Guardian, 07/09/2026

Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’

"Heat and humidity as severe, prolonged and far-reaching as this week’s would have been “virtually impossible” in the Northeast and eastern Canada before humans began warming the planet, a team of scientists said on Friday."

Source: New York Times, 07/06/2026

EPA Approves Three New Fluorocarbon Pesticides

"The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  is disputing the characterization."

Source: The Hill, 07/02/2026

EPA Plans Roundtable On “Safety Challenges” Of Paraquat Weed Killer

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Tuesday that it will host a roundtable to hear from scientists, farmworkers, community advocates, and others to discuss the “documented safety challenges associated with the chemical,” and explore “potential solutions and alternatives.”"

Source: The New Lede, 07/02/2026

After Bold Pledge, EPA Shelves Microplastics Testing In Drinking Water

"For the next five years, the Environmental Protection Agency has indicated it will not require public water utilities to test for microplastics or pharmaceuticals in drinking water, according to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register."

Source: Los Angeles Times, 07/01/2026

EPA Relied on Roundup Study After Learning Monsanto Was a “Ghost Writer”

"A newly revealed government memo identifies yet another compromised paper used to justify Roundup’s safety."

"The US Environmental Protection Agency has known for nearly a decade that an influential 2013 scientific paper that concluded glyphosate is safe was actually ghostwritten by developer Monsanto. But the agency never informed the public and continued to rely on it, according to an EPA memo obtained by Mother Jones and revealed here for the first time.

Source: Mother Jones, 06/26/2026

Lawsuit Demands USDA Release Records On Glyphosate Executive Order

"The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is violating the law by failing to turn over records related to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump protecting production of the controversial pesticide glyphosate, according to a lawsuit filed Monday."

Source: The New Lede, 06/26/2026

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