Supreme Court rulings weaken environmental protections in 2024
Dec 23, 2024 · Recent Supreme Court decisions have curtailed federal agencies' power to regulate pollution and address climate change, signaling a shift toward judicial control of environmental policy.Natalia Mesa reports for High Country News.In short:The court overturned the Chevron doctrine, limiting agencies’ ...
Plastic pollution, explained - EHN
Jun 4, 2020 · What is throwaway culture? Food in disposable plastic packaging is a common sight in grocery stores. Throwaway culture is a modern phenomenon that was slowly impressed upon the consumer after the Great Depression and war-era years of frugality.
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Wind energy jobs grow, but safety concerns rise - EHN
Jan 2, 2025 · Wind energy workers are calling for stronger safety standards and better training to address risks such as falls, electrical hazards and fatigue amid rapid industry growth.Brooke Larsen reports for High Country News.In short:Wind energy employs over 131,000 workers, with many drawn to the work's exc...
Santa Clara County weighs artificial turf ban amid environmental ...
Jan 2, 2025 · In Northern California, Santa Clara County supervisors are considering banning artificial turf on county lands, citing health risks and pollution concerns, while opponents warn it could worsen the shortage of sports fields. Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Jeremy Carroll, Michael Horn, Robbie Beasom,...
Endangered Species Act faces potential overhaul under Trump
Dec 6, 2024 · The incoming Trump administration is poised to roll back Biden-era policies tied to the Endangered Species Act, leveraging regulatory changes, budget cuts and Congressional tools.Michael Doyle reports for E&E; News.In short:The Trump administration and Congress may undo Biden administration regulati...
Every stage of plastic production and use is harming human health …
Mar 21, 2023 · Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, a potential influx of hazardous materials that the Earth and humans can't handle, according to a new report from the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health.. Experts say the report is one of the most comprehensive to date in compiling evidence of plastics’ risks for humans, the environment and the economy at every stage of ...
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Dr. Swan is a world-renowned reproductive epidemiologist. She directs the Action Science Initiative at Environmental Health Sciences.
Environmental Injustice - EHN
Jun 1, 2020 · What are some environmental injustices? North Richmond, California, is a community beleaguered by factory pollution. (Credit: Robert Durell)
Glyphosate, explained - EHN
Mar 2, 2022 · Since it first went on the market in 1974, glyphosate has been used for weed control, as an exfoliant to eradicate unwanted vegetation and illegal crops, and as a crop desiccant—a chemical applied to crops to dry them out more quickly before harvest.