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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
06/20/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Kentucky law shields pesticide companies; critics warn of preemption on cancer warnings
A new Kentucky law, SB 199, shields pesticide companies from lawsuits if their labels are EPA-approved. The law takes effect July 15, overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto with Republican legislative support. Critics argue it preempts state health warnings, particularly on glyphosate-based products like Roundup. Similar liability shield bills are active in seven states, with Georgia […]
06/19/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Study links PFAS “forever chemicals” to higher multiple sclerosis risk in women
Women with higher blood levels of PFAS chemicals had up to 63% greater odds of having multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published in Environmental Research The chemical PFHxS showed the strongest association, with each increase in levels raising MS odds by 56% in women PFAS were detectable in more than 99.5% of all […]
06/12/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Big Chem’s playbook: Pesticide giants seek legal immunity as cancer links mount
Pesticide manufacturers are lobbying state legislatures for “liability shield” laws to block lawsuits from people harmed by their products. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, has been classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization. More than 65,000 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer over Roundup, with settlements exceeding $12 billion. The […]
05/29/2026
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By Willow Tohi
AI data centers’ “infrasound” pollution linked to nausea, insomnia in nearby residents
AI data centers emit noise up to 96 decibels 24/7, with low-frequency “infrasound” that humans feel as pressure but cannot hear. Residents report dizziness, nausea, vertigo, insomnia, headaches and anxiety they attribute to data center noise pollution. Infrasound at high volumes can affect the central nervous system and heart function, according to McGill University researchers. […]
05/28/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Maine first: Insurance must cover PFAS blood tests, revealing hidden health toll
Maine will require health insurance plans to cover medically necessary PFAS blood tests starting January 1, 2027, with costs ranging from $300 to $600 per test. The law targets high-exposure groups including firefighters, military veterans, factory workers and agricultural workers affected by PFAS-contaminated sludge. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid […]
05/23/2026
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By Willow Tohi
CDC warns: Malaria could return to U.S. as imported cases rise
The CDC warned that malaria could become reestablished in the United States despite the disease being eliminated in the 1950s. Approximately 2,000 malaria cases and seven deaths are reported annually in the U.S., primarily among international travelers. Ten locally acquired malaria cases were reported across four states in 2023, the first such outbreak in two […]
05/21/2026
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By Willow Tohi
EPA reverses key safeguards on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, sparking public health concerns
The Trump administration is dropping federal limits on four of six PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water, narrowing protections established by the Biden administration in 2024. Biden-era rules followed scientific findings linking PFAS to kidney cancer, immune suppression and developmental delays; the EPA now argues procedural errors justified the rollback. Water utilities will receive two […]
05/19/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Warehouse detention expansion proceeds amid lawsuits, federal probe and local resistance
DHS is moving forward with converting Amazon-style warehouses into detention centers in Texas and Maryland despite a federal audit and multiple lawsuits. The Trump administration has spent approximately $1 billion acquiring eight warehouse properties across 11 communities, paying an average of 13 percent above market value. A federal court issued an injunction in April barring […]
05/14/2026
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. Forest Service ignites new controversy with record glyphosate spraying on burned public lands
The U.S. Forest Service is spraying record amounts of glyphosate on fire-damaged public lands across California, with 266,000 pounds applied in 2023 alone — five times the amount sprayed 20 years ago. The agency uses the herbicide to kill native vegetation that competes with commercially valuable conifer species replanted after wildfires. A key study used […]
05/11/2026
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By Willow Tohi
From semi-arid to Sahara: Scientists say this data center will trigger a climate catastrophe in Utah
The proposed Stratos Project in Box Elder County, Utah, would require 9 gigawatts of power—more than double the electricity used by the entire state—generating 16 gigawatts of thermal energy dumped into a single valley. Physics professor Robert Davies of Utah State University calculates the waste heat could raise local daytime temperatures by 5 degrees Fahrenheit […]
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