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Pollution & Toxins

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Pollution & Toxins

The Fight to Save the EPA

With environmental regulations under attack and EPA budgets being slashed, can the destruction of the agency be prevented?
March 22, 2018
by
John R. Platt
With environmental regulations under attack and EPA budgets being slashed, can the destruction of the agency be prevented?
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Pollution & Toxins

Trash in the Galápagos Reveals the Dark Side of Ecotourism

Ecotourism brings valuable funds for conservation to the islands, but it also delivers a torrent of garbage that could damage this unique ecosystem.
March 14, 2018
by
Wudan Yan
Ecotourism brings valuable funds for conservation to the islands, but it also delivers a torrent of garbage that could damage this unique ecosystem.
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Pollution & Toxins

Nothing to Wheeze At: Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Effect on Poor and Minority Communities

Air pollution is an unevenly distributed issue — how it affects you depends on where you live.
December 15, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
Air pollution is an unevenly distributed issue — how it affects you depends on where you live.
pesticide agriculture
Pollution & Toxins

What Is Pesticide Drift — and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
November 17, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.
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Pollution & Toxins

Can Plastic Ever Be Made Illegal?

Laws have banned plastic bags in some places, but taking the next steps requires overcoming some pretty major hurdles.
November 13, 2017
by
Danielle Corcione
Laws have banned plastic bags in some places, but taking the next steps requires overcoming some pretty major hurdles.
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Pollution & Toxins

The Secret Value of Trash

Some people think beach cleanup efforts don’t accomplish much. They’re missing part of the picture.
October 23, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Some people think beach cleanup efforts don’t accomplish much. They’re missing part of the picture.
Pollution & Toxins

The Big Picture: 3 Toxic Crises Boiling Over in Florida

A difficult hurricane season unearths issues ranging from cancer hotspots to deadly bacteria.
October 13, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
A difficult hurricane season unearths issues ranging from cancer hotspots to deadly bacteria.
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Pollution & Toxins

Thai Activists Fight Trash Taboo

Beach cleanup efforts in Thailand illustrate the global problem of plastic pollution.
September 25, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Beach cleanup efforts in Thailand illustrate the global problem of plastic pollution.
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Pollution & Toxins

Killer Whales Face Killer Toxins

Southern Resident killer whales have a shortage of food and an overdose of deadly pollutants.
September 18, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
Southern Resident killer whales have a shortage of food and an overdose of deadly pollutants.
china air pollution
Pollution & Toxins

Air Pollution Linked to Stress, Heart Disease

A new study reveals that air pollution from industrial sources increases levels of five different stress hormones.
August 15, 2017
by
John R. Platt
A new study reveals that air pollution from industrial sources increases levels of five different stress hormones.

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