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Court Orders EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Hazard to Kids's Health

"A federal appeals court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to bar within 60 days a widely used pesticide associated with developmental disabilities and other health problems in children, dealing the industry a major blow after it had successfully lobbied the Trump administration to reject a ban."

Source: NY Times, 08/10/2018

Wildfire Smoke: Experts Warn Of 'Serious Health Effects' Across West

"Smoke from fires has been linked to asthma attacks and heart problems and has contributed to a decline in air quality".

"As climate change helps push up the number of wildfires in the western US, communities face losing lives and properties to the flames. But another threat also looms large – dangerous exposure to wildfire smoke.

Source: Guardian, 08/09/2018

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