"A Secret Weapon In Agriculture’s Climate Fight: Ants"
"Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change."
Source: Grist, 01/15/2025
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"DC Sues Federal Government Over Pollution In Anacostia River"
"The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, arguing it has inflicted “catastrophic harm” on the mostly poor and minority communities living along the urban waterway."
Source: AP, 01/15/2025
"Even After L.A.’s Fires Burn Out, Toxic Threats Will Linger"
"Chemical residues from burned houses, cars, consumer products and fire retardants create toxic hazards for fire survivors."
Source: Washington Post, 01/15/2025
"A Surprising Byproduct Of Wildfires: Contaminated Drinking Water"
"Thousands of firefighters are working to contain the blazes of multiple fires across Los Angeles. Months from now when the fires are extinguished and the rain comes, however, a hidden threat could put communities at risk once again."
Source: Washington Post, 01/15/2025
US Hazardous Waste Sent To Mexico Makes ‘Toxic Cocktail’ Of Pollution
"A Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab investigation finds very high levels of lead and arsenic in homes near a factory processing US toxic waste"
Source: Guardian/Quinto Env. Lab, 01/15/2025
"In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer"
"For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday warned that “forever chemicals” present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can pose human health risks."
Source: NYTimes, 01/15/2025
"Microplastics Are Widespread in Seafood We Eat, Study Finds"
"Microplastics and other human-made particles are widespread in the seafood that we eat and could be damaging our health."
Source: Newsweek, 01/13/2025
"Trump Announces Environmental Advisory Group Led By His Former Consultant"
"President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant."
Source: The Hill, 01/13/2025
"Thailand Bans Imports Of Plastic Waste To Curb Toxic Pollution"
"Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that failure to agree a global treaty to cut plastic waste will harm human health."
Source: Guardian, 01/09/2025
"Landmark Study Affirms Fluoride’s Link To Lowered IQ, Adds To Debate"
"Fluoride exposure is consistently linked with lowered IQ, according to a landmark analysis of more than 70 published studies on the subject."
Source: The New Lede, 01/09/2025
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