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November 1, 2025

DEADLINE: Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public [1]

This American Chemical Society award is given for outstanding reporting which increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields. Winner receives $5,000 and up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented. Deadline: Nov 1 annually.

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"New York Sues EPA Over GE's Hudson River PCB Cleanup" [7]

"New York sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, accusing the agency of prematurely allowing General Electric Co to stop clearing the Hudson River of PCB contamination before the cleanup was finished."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [8]
Fish & Fisheries [9]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Pollution [11]
Water & Oceans [12]
Public [3]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Source: Reuters [14], 08/22/2019
  • Read more about "New York Sues EPA Over GE's Hudson River PCB Cleanup" [7]

Chinese Drywall Maker Agrees To $248 Million Settlement, 10 Years Later [15]

"Thousands of people who lived in homes in the mid-2000s made with toxic Chinese drywall, including many in Hampton Roads, may finally get some closure. Taishan Gypsum Co., the Chinese-maker of the drywall that sickened those living inside its walls, has agreed to settle the lengthy legal case for $248 million."

Air [16]
Chemicals [4]
Consumer [17]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [18]
Source: Norfolk Virginian-Pilot [19], 08/21/2019
  • Read more about Chinese Drywall Maker Agrees To $248 Million Settlement, 10 Years Later [15]

NY May Be 1st State Requiring Ingredient Labeling On Menstrual Products [20]

"A New York bill passed this summer would require labeling on menstrual products that lists the ingredients so women can avoid potential toxic exposure."

Chemicals [4]
Consumer [17]
Environmental Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Public [3]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Source: EHN [21], 08/21/2019
  • Read more about NY May Be 1st State Requiring Ingredient Labeling On Menstrual Products [20]

"EPA Sued Over Decision to Reinstate Bee-Killing Pesticide" [22]

"A pair of environmental groups are challenging the Trump administration’s decision to approve use of a bee-killing pesticide on more than 190 million acres of crops."

Agriculture [23]
Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Wildlife [24]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [18]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [25], 08/21/2019
  • Read more about "EPA Sued Over Decision to Reinstate Bee-Killing Pesticide" [22]

"Study Raises Questions About Fluoride And Children’s IQ" [26]

"A study of young children in Canada suggests those whose mothers drank fluoridated tap water while pregnant had slightly lower IQ scores than children whose mothers lived in non-fluoridated cities. But don’t dash for the nearest bottled water yet."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [8]
Water & Oceans [12]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [18]
Source: Washington Post [27], 08/20/2019
  • Read more about "Study Raises Questions About Fluoride And Children’s IQ" [26]

Mosquito Control May Scratch Itch for Local Environmental Angles [28]

Mosquito control isn’t just about health and hassles. It’s also about potential harm to the environment. The latest TipSheet explains the ways municipal governments and private pest firms try to get rid of mosquitoes, and why those methods may be worthy of journalistic scrutiny. How to find local angles, plus, story ideas and reporting resources.

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Chemicals [4]
Consumer [17]
Health [30]
Journalism & Media [5]
People & Population [31]
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National (U.S.) [18]
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Public [3]
  • Read more about Mosquito Control May Scratch Itch for Local Environmental Angles [28]

Dem AGs Slam EPA Plan To Limit Review Of Pesticide Impacts On Species [32]

"Eleven state attorneys general are pushing back against an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal they say would weaken the process for determining whether pesticides are harmful to endangered species."

Agriculture [23]
Biodiversity [33]
Chemicals [4]
Environmental Politics [34]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Wildlife [24]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [18]
Source: The Hill [35], 08/19/2019
  • Read more about Dem AGs Slam EPA Plan To Limit Review Of Pesticide Impacts On Species [32]

Trump EPA Reverses Decision To Use 'Cyanide Bombs' To Kill Wild Animals [36]

"After sustained public outcry, the Trump administration has voided its decision to reauthorize controversial cyanide traps for killing wildlife."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [8]
Environmental Politics [34]
Wildlife [24]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [18]
Source: Guardian [37], 08/16/2019
  • Read more about Trump EPA Reverses Decision To Use 'Cyanide Bombs' To Kill Wild Animals [36]

"High Lead Levels Found in Sampling of Vermont Schools’ Water" [38]

"High lead levels have been found in drinking water of all five Vermont schools tested so far in a new state program."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [8]
Pollution [11]
Water & Oceans [12]
Public [3]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [39], 08/15/2019
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