Environmental Studies

Citizen Pollution Monitors Face Industry Pushback, Legal Threats

A steep decline in the enforcement of environmental laws means the monitoring of pollution by citizens is more important than ever. But as the latest TipSheet notes, some states have passed laws that severely constrain the use of citizen monitoring or the sharing of findings. Get the backstory, along with top reporting angles and resources for finding monitoring in your area.

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FDA Pulls Proposal To Require Talc-Containing Cosmetics To Test For Asbestos

"The Trump administration is withdrawing a proposal to require cosmetic companies to test their talc-containing products for asbestos, according to a public notice Tuesday."

Source: The Hill, 12/01/2025

"We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation."

"For the first time, scientists are tracking the migration of monarch butterflies across much of North America, actively monitoring individual insects on journeys from as far away as Ontario all the way to their overwintering colonies in central Mexico."

Source: NYTimes, 11/25/2025

The Risk And Promise Of Offshore Wind Energy In Nova Scotia

"As the federal government considers fast-tracking Wind West Atlantic Energy, residents hope for economic transformation, while some worry about impacts to seafood industry and marine ecosystems"

Source: The Narwhal, 11/20/2025

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