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20+ Agrochemicals, Including Common Herbicides, Linked To Prostate Cancer [1]

"New research adds to evidence that several types of agrochemicals — including the widely used herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate — may raise the risk of prostate cancer."

Agriculture [2]
Chemicals [3]
Consumer [4]
Environmental Health [5]
People & Population [6]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: The New Lede [10], 11/12/2024
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"With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels" [11]

"As President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team plans his energy and environment agenda, it is relying on two seasoned former cabinet leaders and fossil fuel lobbyists to dramatically reshape the agencies charged with protecting the nation’s air, water, climate and public lands, according to six people familiar with the matter."

Chemicals [3]
Climate Change [12]
Environmental Health [5]
Environmental Justice [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Government [15]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [17]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: NYTimes [18], 11/12/2024
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"Trump Taps Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin As EPA Chief" [19]

"President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped former representative Lee Zeldin of New York to serve as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, a crucial role that will oversee the rollbacks of dozens of President Joe Biden’s environmental policies."

Climate Change [12]
Environmental Health [5]
Environmental Justice [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Washington Post [20], 11/12/2024
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"Record Air Pollution Hospitalizes Hundreds in Pakistani City" [21]

"Impounding polluting vehicles. Tearing down kilns. Banning rickshaws. Closing some barbecue restaurants. These are some of the measures officials in Pakistan’s largest province, Punjab, have put in place as record-breaking air pollution chokes the region, hospitalizing hundreds and forcing students and workers to stay home."

Air [22]
Environmental Health [5]
People & Population [6]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
Asia [23]
Source: NYTimes [24], 11/08/2024
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Toxic PFAS In Menstrual Pads Harm Reproductive Health, Group Charges [25]

"Carefree menstrual pads are contaminated with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, which presents a threat to the reproductive health of women using the products, a new lawsuit filed in California state court alleges."

Chemicals [3]
Consumer [4]
Environmental Health [5]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Guardian [26], 11/08/2024
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"How Trump Could Shrink EPA" [27]

"Buyouts and budget cuts are some options the president-elect might consider to reduce the agency’s workforce."

Climate Change [12]
Environmental Health [5]
Environmental Justice [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Government [15]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: E&E News [28], 11/08/2024
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"Everything You Need to Know About Project 2025's Plan for the EPA" [29]

"The details of Project 2025 plans on climate, and for the EPA."

Climate Change [12]
Environmental Health [5]
Environmental Justice [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Government [15]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Drilled [30], 11/07/2024
  • Read more about "Everything You Need to Know About Project 2025's Plan for the EPA" [29]

Napa Valley Landfill Dumped Toxic Waste Into Waterways For Decades: Suit [31]

"A California landfill has been illegally dumping toxic waste into the Napa River for years, polluting waters that feed a valley known around the world for the quality of its vineyards, according to a federal lawsuit filed by landfill employees."

Agriculture [2]
Chemicals [3]
Environmental Health [5]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [17]
Public [8]
California [32]
Source: The New Lede [33], 11/06/2024
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Pesticide PAC Money Surges Into States As Firms Seek To Limit Damage Awards [34]

"As pesticide companies struggle to cap legal payouts to plaintiffs who claim they were injured by Roundup and other products, money from two political committees affiliated with major pesticide manufacturers has surged into state-level politics."

Agriculture [2]
Chemicals [3]
Consumer [4]
Economy & Business [35]
Environmental Health [5]
Environmental Justice [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Laws & Regulations [16]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: U.S. RTK [36], 11/05/2024
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"Invasive Species Spell Trouble for New York’s Beloved Tap Water" [37]

"Zebra mussels, hydrilla and now a waterflea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir."

Biodiversity [38]
Consumer [4]
Environmental Health [5]
Infrastructure [39]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [17]
Wildlife [40]
Public [8]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [41]
Source: Inside Climate News [42], 11/05/2024
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