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"After 60 Years, ‘Silent Spring’ Is Still Changing the World" [1]

"A scientist, farmer, journalist, biologist, and community organizer reflect on the power and ongoing impact of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, and the work that remains to be done."

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Wildlife [12]
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National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Civil Eats [15], 10/21/2022
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"‘Erin Brockovich’ Metal in Tap Water Likely Causes Cancer" [16]

"Chromium-6, known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, is “likely to be carcinogenic” if consumed in drinking water, an EPA draft review of the metal’s toxicity concludes."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [6]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Science [17]
Water & Oceans [18]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [19], 10/21/2022
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Secret Files Suggest Chemical Giant Feared Weedkiller’s Link To Parkinson’s [20]

"Documents seen by Guardian detail effort to refute scientific research into paraquat and derail nomination of key EPA adviser"

Agriculture [2]
Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Justice [7]
Environmental Politics [21]
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Source: Guardian [22], 10/21/2022
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"EPA To Further Slash Emissions From Climate Super-Pollutants" [23]

"The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Thursday to further cut emissions of climate super-pollutants widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, the latest step in the United States’ effort to phase down the potent greenhouse gases."

Air [24]
Chemicals [4]
Climate Change [25]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Pollution [26]
Technology [27]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Washington Post [28], 10/21/2022
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"Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom" [29]

"The World Health Organization’s views on the risks of PFAS are fanning disputes about a draft EPA rule the White House is reviewing to set enforceable limits on two “forever chemicals” in drinking water."

Chemicals [4]
Environmental Health [6]
Laws & Regulations [10]
Pollution [26]
Water & Oceans [18]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [30], 10/20/2022
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"The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price." [31]

"As other countries outlawed asbestos, workers in a New York plant were “swimming” in it. Now, in a fight against the chemical industry, the United States may finally ban the potent carcinogen. But help may come too late."

Chemicals [4]
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Source: NPR/ProPublica [32], 10/20/2022
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November 2, 2022

Engaging in EPA's Upcoming Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulatory Process [33]

The US EPA invites you to learn more about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water, actions under the Safe Drinking Water Act to develop a proposed PFAS drinking water regulation and how to participate in the rulemaking process and offer EPA input on the proposed rule once it is published. 2:30-4:00 p.m E.T.

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Chemical Hair-Straightening Linked To Uterine Cancer, Study Warns Black Women [36]

"Frequent use of chemical hair-straightening products could put women at a higher risk of developing uterine cancer than those who do not use such products, a major study by the National Institutes of Health found."

Chemicals [4]
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Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: Washington Post [37], 10/19/2022
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"PFAS Pollute 83% Of U.S. Waterways" [38]

"The overwhelming majority of U.S. waterways are likely polluted with “forever chemicals,” according to a grim new analysis that comes as the country marks a half-century of its landmark water protection law."

Chemicals [4]
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Pollution [26]
Water & Oceans [18]
Public [13]
National (U.S.) [14]
Source: E&E News [39], 10/19/2022
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DC Sues Velsicol For Allegedly Contaminating Local Rivers With Pesticide [40]

"Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine (D) on Thursday announced a lawsuit against chemical manufacturer Velsicol, alleging the company contaminated waterways in the city and harmed the health of residents in predominantly minority neighborhoods."

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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [41]
Source: The Hill [42], 10/17/2022
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