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04/23/2024
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By Laura Harris
EPA labels two forever chemicals commonly found in cookware, carpets, furniture, cosmetics and firefighting foams as “hazardous substances”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added two new “forever chemicals” commonly used in making cookware, carpets, furniture and firefighting foams to its danger list. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which are part of a larger cluster of forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers in the […]
04/15/2024
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By Laura Harris
British gov’t accused of exploiting COVID-19 pandemic to push climate change agenda
The government of the United Kingdom is being accused of using the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a smokescreen to push climate change regulations. In November 2019, four months before the implementation of the Coronavirus Act that led to the national lockdown, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council published its “Absolute Zero” report. The report, made in […]
04/12/2024
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By Laura Harris
Approximately 13,000 islands around the world have increased land mass over two decades, disproving claims of climate alarmists about rising sea levels
A Chinese study has revealed that approximately 13,000 islands worldwide have increased their land mass over the past two decades by 369.67 square kilometers (142.73 square miles), debunking claims that so-called climate change would make sea levels rise and wipe out islands. In the past few years, climate alarmists have insinuated that manmade climate change would swiftly drive […]
04/09/2024
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By Laura Harris
Biden admin approves more stringent rules covering “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The administration of President Joe Biden has approved more stringent health advisory limits for two types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposal seeks to […]
04/03/2024
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By Laura Harris
EWG study: Economic benefits of paraquat herbicide DO NOT outweigh its health risks
A recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) study has found that the use of paraquat in the agricultural regions of California is affecting low-income Hispanic communities. Paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide commonly used as a weed killer, has been linked to multiple health issues, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, respiratory damage, kidney disease and childhood leukemia. This toxic herbicide, which […]
04/02/2024
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By Laura Harris
Texas judge strikes down attempt by Biden admin to track greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on national highways
A federal judge in Texas has invalidated a rule that requires states to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles while they are using the national highway system. The rule, issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 2023, is part of President Joe Biden’s greenhouse gas emission rules to combat climate change. […]
03/31/2024
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By Laura Harris
Study reveals a link between PFAS exposure and delayed puberty in girls
A recent University of Cincinnati (UC) study reveals a concerning link between exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and delayed puberty in girls. PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed “forever chemicals.” These harmful chemicals are used to make different environmental and consumer products like firefighting foams and nonstick products. PFAS has long been a cause for concern due to its […]
03/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
Maine announces $65 million relief fund for organic farmers impacted by PFAS pollution
Maine has announced a plan to create a $65 million relief fund for organic farmers whose livelihood is being devastated by plastic pollution from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed “forever chemicals.” These harmful chemicals are used to make different environmental and consumer products like firefighting foams and nonstick products. PFAS has […]
03/07/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Researchers found microplastics in all human placenta they tested
A new study published in the journal Toxicological Sciences discovered microplastics in all 62 human placenta samples tested. Microplastics, tiny particles measuring a millionth of a gram, are present in virtually everything humans consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food and are able to enter the body through consumption of food that has made contact with […]
02/28/2024
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By Laura Harris
California ignoring the massive radioactive waste dumped into the Pacific Ocean while spending BILLIONS on “green” initiatives
Federal and state officials in California are allegedly ignoring the radioactive waste dumped into the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast, even after new reports reveal it is even worse than expected. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers discovered that the thousands of barrels of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) disposed of into the ocean were not contained in barrels. The harmful pesticide […]
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