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Sleuths Tap Obscure Toxics Database To ID Loophole on PFAS [1]

Data specialists working with two databases, one familiar and one little-known, have uncovered how companies may be able to hide releases of the family of toxic PFAS chemicals. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox details the data revelation and explores how journalists may make use of the Chemical Data Reporting service’s datasets for their own stories.

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"After 60 Years, ‘Silent Spring’ Is Still Changing the World" [15]

"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."

Agriculture [16]
Biodiversity [17]
Chemicals [4]
Consumer [18]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Justice [19]
Food [20]
Journalism & Media [10]
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Source: Civil Eats [23], 10/21/2022
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"‘Erin Brockovich’ Metal in Tap Water Likely Causes Cancer" [24]

"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."

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [27], 10/21/2022
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Seattle And Portland Have World's Worst Air Quality Due To Wildfire Smoke [28]

"Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, were the two major cities with the worst air quality in the world Thursday due to wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest."

Air [29]
Climate Change [30]
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California [33]
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Source: HuffPost [36], 10/21/2022
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"U.S. EPA Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Mississippi Capital's Water Crisis" [37]

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday opened an investigation into Mississippi state agencies to determine if they violated civil rights in the majority Black city of Jackson in the course of funding of the city's water infrastructure."

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Source: Reuters [40], 10/21/2022
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Secret Files Suggest Chemical Giant Feared Weedkiller’s Link To Parkinson’s [41]

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

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Source: Guardian [42], 10/21/2022
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"Global PFAS Guidance Fuels Debate as EPA Tap Water Limits Loom" [43]

"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 [11]
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Water & Oceans [26]
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Source: Bloomberg Environment [44], 10/20/2022
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"The U.S. Never Banned Asbestos. These Workers Are Paying the Price." [45]

"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 [46], 10/20/2022
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"Florida Sees Rise In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Amid Ian Concerns" [47]

"Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian."

Climate Change [30]
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Environmental Health [6]
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Source: AP [48], 10/20/2022
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November 2, 2022

Engaging in EPA's Upcoming Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulatory Process [49]

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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