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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 […]
02/13/2024
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By Laura Harris
British green charity hilariously blames “Mr. Bean” actor Rowan Atkinson for the slowdown in electric vehicle sales in the U.K.
A British environmental charity has accused actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson of disrupting the country’s phase-out of gas- and diesel-powered cars after he criticized electric vehicles (EVs) in an opinion piece. Atkinson, well-known for being the comedic mind behind the popular sitcom “Mr. Bean,” published an op-ed in the Guardian in June 2023 wherein he discussed his […]
02/07/2024
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By Laura Harris
Paris to TRIPLE parking charges for large SUVs – another move initiated by green tyrants who want to take away people’s freedom to choose their vehicles
A majority of residents of Paris have voted in favor of a measure tripling parking charges for large sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in the city center. The referendum, which aims to discourage the use of “bulky, polluting” cars, according to the city government of Paris, sought to increase parking fees for cars weighing 1.6 metric tons […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $62 million in damages to homeowners affected by 2020 wildfires
An Oregon jury has ruled that utility company PacifiCorp must pay a minimum of $62 million in damages to homeowners affected by the devastating wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020. PacifiCorp, the second-largest electrical utility in Oregon and owned by billionaire Warren Buffett’s holding and investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, was previously found liable by […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: New Jersey’s plastic consumption nearly TRIPLED following plastic bag ban
A new study reveals that the use of plastic in New Jersey has increased from 53 million pounds to 151 million pounds since it implemented the plastic bag ban in May 2022. The study, conducted by market research firm Fredonia Group on Jan. 9, found that the “plastic bag ban” not only failed to curb plastic usage […]
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