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Biden FDA Nears Limiting Toxic Heavy Metals In Commercial Baby Foods [1]

"In the wake of a congressional report last month that found the presence of toxic metals at high levels in many baby foods, the Biden administration Friday announced the first steps aimed at reducing arsenic, lead and other toxins in baby and toddler products."

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Source: Washington Post [8], 03/09/2021
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"PFAS In Pesticides: 'A Problem Of Epic Proportions'" [9]

"'Forever chemicals' are present in multiple common pesticides, according to new testing conducted by an environmental watchdog group and released exclusively to E&E News."

Agriculture [10]
Chemicals [2]
Environmental Health [3]
Pollution [11]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Source: E&E News [12], 03/08/2021
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CAMEO Software Can Help Journalists Cover Chemical Disasters [13]

When a local hazmat emergency erupts, will you be ready to safely cover it? A well-proven government software suite with a series of power tools will help, and the latest Reporter’s Toolbox guides you through it so you can get ahead of the emergency. Read on to get familiar with CAMEO.

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Use of Disinfectants Has Soared, Sparking New Scrutiny Of Ingredients [19]

"Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns."

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Source: EHN [20], 03/08/2021
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Popular Flea Collar Linked To Almost 1,700 Pet Deaths. EPA Silent. [21]

"Rhonda Bomwell had never used a flea and tick collar before. Pierre, her 9-year-old Papillon service dog, was mostly an indoor animal."

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Source: Investigate Midwest [22], 03/04/2021
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Fractured: Harmful Chemicals Haunt Pennsylvanians Surrounded By Fracking [23]

"We tested families in fracking country for harmful chemicals and revealed unexplained exposures, sick children, and a family's "dream life" upended."

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Energy & Fuel [24]
Environmental Health [3]
Journalism & Media [18]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Source: EHN [25], 03/04/2021
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"Environmental Group Charges EPA With Ignoring Evidence of Cancer" [26]

"The EPA downplayed the risks of the pesticide Telone, according to a complaint filed with the agency’s inspector general."

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Source: The Intercept [28], 02/26/2021
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"4 More States Propose Harsh New Penalties For Protesting Fossil Fuels" [29]

"Industry-designed bills to silence climate protests are under consideration in Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota and Montana. More are likely to come."

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Climate Change [31]
Disasters [16]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Environmental Health [3]
Environmental Justice [32]
Environmental Politics [33]
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Laws & Regulations [5]
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National (U.S.) [7]
Source: HuffPost [34], 02/22/2021
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Texas Freeze Led To Release Of Tons Of Air Pollutants As Refineries Shut [35]

"The largest U.S. oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this past week, according to figures provided to the state, as refineries and petrochemical plants in the region scrambled to shut production during frigid weather."

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Source: Reuters [37], 02/22/2021
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DuPont Sold La. Plant Amid Fears Over Cost Of Offsetting Toxic Emissions [38]

"Chemicals giant DuPont decided to sell a plant in south Louisiana that emits a likely cancer causing pollutant, citing “major concerns” that government agencies would regulate its emissions to protect the community living nearby, internal documents seen by the Guardian reveal."

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Source: Guardian [40], 02/18/2021
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