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Pollution

For people in hazmat suits and a barrel being lifted from the ground.
The Ask

Exposed: The Most Polluted Place in the United States

A new book investigates the toxic legacy of Hanford, the Washington state facility that produced plutonium for nuclear weapons.
December 14, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
A new book investigates the toxic legacy of Hanford, the Washington state facility that produced plutonium for nuclear weapons.
Black bear standing among vegetation
News

Good News for Bears, Birds, Whales and People

This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.
December 9, 2022
by
John R. Platt
This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.
air pollution
Pollution & Toxins

The Fight Against Deadly Soot

The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
October 31, 2022
by
Tim Lydon
The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall.
Climate Change

A Hurricane of Plastics and Other Links From the Brink

We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
October 28, 2022
by
John R. Platt
We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.
dam on river
Oceans & Clean Water

5 Big Threats to Rivers

Human activities have imperiled our waterways — along with almost one-third of freshwater fish and many other aquatic species.
September 23, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
Human activities have imperiled our waterways — along with almost one-third of freshwater fish and many other aquatic species.
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Climate Change

Back the Frack Off, ‘We Can’t Advertise the Meats’ and Other Links From the Brink

Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
September 21, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Don’t miss these environmental news stories about innovative laws, rising renewables and a “climate king.”
Plastic factory
Pollution & Toxins

Collision Course: Will the Plastics Treaty Slow the Plastics Rush?

A massive new plastics plant will soon start operating in Pennsylvania, even as support grows for international limits on plastic production.
August 10, 2022
by
Tim Lydon
A massive new plastics plant will soon start operating in Pennsylvania, even as support grows for international limits on plastic production.
Two women paddle a canoe
Commentaries

Latinos Face Challenges Accessing the Outdoors — and Climate Change Is Adding to Those Barriers

But there are steps we can take to bring nature to our communities and empower them to protect it.
August 5, 2022
by
Shanna Edberg
But there are steps we can take to bring nature to our communities and empower them to protect it.
Power Plant
Commentaries

Polluters: Pick Up the Pace Cleaning Up Your Toxic Waste

The Biden administration’s new “polluter pays” tax offers a welcome boost for Superfund cleanup efforts, but it leaves out one key industry.
July 22, 2022
by
Emily Rogers
The Biden administration’s new “polluter pays” tax offers a welcome boost for Superfund cleanup efforts, but it leaves out one key industry.
collage of book covers
Environmental Books

Saving Mother Earth: New Books About Feminism and Women Protecting the Planet

Protecting women’s rights and the environment go hand-in-hand in these new books, which also celebrate female leaders and scientists.
July 20, 2022
by
John R. Platt
Protecting women’s rights and the environment go hand-in-hand in these new books, which also celebrate female leaders and scientists.

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