Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against EPA Over Gas Powerplant Air Pollution
Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit against the EPA, saying it has failed in its duty to set updated emission limits for new gas-fired powerplants.
Tag Archives: Pollution
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CDC issues New Guidelines on Analyzing Cancer Clusters With Environmental Cause
The CDC has issued new guidelines it hopes will lead to more rapid detection of clusters of cancer cases caused by environmental factors such as pollution and occupational risks.
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Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Over Cigarette Butt Litter Against Tobacco Companies
The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit calling for tobacco manufacturers to pay for the cleanup costs of cigarette filter litter.
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Studies Warn of Widespread and Rising Death Rates Linked to Pollution in the U.S. and Worldwide
A new report links pollution to nine million deaths worldwide every year.
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Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study
A new study warns that microplastics may be a breeding ground for antibiotic resistant genes.
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Living Around Toxic Superfund Sites Reduces Life Expectancy, Especially Among Poor: Study
A new study reveals that living near toxic Superfund sites can lower life expectancy, especially if someone is poor.
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Chemical Manufacturer Prevents Independent Research For PFAS Contamination in Water, Soil: Report
Researchers say they no longer have access to a key chemical component used to analyze and identify certain PFAS chemicals, used in firefighter foam, after the manufacturer invoked patent protection…
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U.N. Report Warns Of Worsening Global Chemical Pollution
A new U.N. report warns that the chemical pollution is pushing Earth to a tipping point.
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Household Chemical Emissions Rival Vehicle Emissions as Source of Air Pollution: Report
New research suggests that emissions from many common petroleum-based chemical product, such as cleaners, soaps, printing ink, weedkillers and other household products, are surpassing motor vehicle emissions as a major…
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Pollution Killed 9M People Worldwide in 2015: Report
A new report calls pollution one of the world's most prolific killers, linking it to more than 9 million deaths worldwide in 2015.
