A recent study has uncovered a concerning link between wastewater treatment plants and the contamination of drinking water with persistent “forever chemicals.” These substances, primarily associated with prescribed drugs and industrial pollutants, may be exposing millions of Americans to potential health risks as conventional treatment methods fail to eliminate them. Moreover, climate change is exacerbating … Read more
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned two chemicals associated with cancer. However, environmental activists and those impacted by toxic exposure are urging more comprehensive measures. Retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger, a vocal advocate for addressing chemical contamination, emphasized the EPA’s need for additional support to combat “forever chemicals.” Speaking on NewsNation … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a sweeping ban on two widely used but hazardous industrial solvents: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The decision marks a significant step in addressing the long-standing health risks posed by these chemicals, commonly found in everyday products and industrial processes. Understanding TCE: A Decades-Long Hazard A Ubiquitous … Read more
In a surprising legal battle, major trade groups representing U.S. water utilities are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new limits on toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The utilities, tasked with delivering clean and safe water, have a history of opposing regulations that could improve water quality, according to public health advocates. The History … Read more
An unsettling revelation is shaking the foundations of American agriculture. For decades, a government-endorsed fertilizer has quietly poisoned farmlands with hazardous chemicals, threatening both farmers and the broader food chain. A new investigation has uncovered that municipal sewage, commonly referred to as “black sludge” and widely used as fertilizer, contains dangerous levels of PFAS, a … Read more
A federal judge has mandated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reexamine the potential effects of fluoride in drinking water on intelligence levels. Judge Edward Chen, appointed by President Obama, ruled that the EPA must take regulatory action to address concerns over fluoride’s impact on public health, specifically IQ. The Court’s Decision Judge Chen concluded … Read more
North Carolina, New Jersey, and New Mexico Urge Action on “Forever Chemicals” Three US states have formally petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate air emissions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” This petition, filed by North Carolina, New Jersey, and New Mexico, marks a significant step in the … Read more
Several North Carolina environmental organizations are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remove the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) authority over water permitting. Citing political interference and chronic underfunding, these groups argue that DEQ has been rendered ineffective in safeguarding the state’s water quality. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) filed … Read more
A recent ruling by a Washington, D.C., judge mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must enhance the transparency of information regarding chemicals under review as part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This decision represents a significant win for environmental advocacy groups who have long argued for greater public access to information on … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step to protect public health by issuing an emergency ban on the use of a pesticide known to pose serious risks to fetal development. This marks the first such emergency action by the EPA in four decades, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Immediate Ban on … Read more