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Plastics companies know about chemical recycling’s shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution
A new report casts doubt on industry narratives about the “revolutionary” technology.
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The Trump administration has all but stopped enforcing environmental laws
The EPA is the nation's top environmental cop. In the last few months, the federal agency has significantly scaled back pollution enforcement.
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At UN, mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people
Even as Oak Flat moves ahead, the mining industry commits to voluntary guidelines to consult with communities.
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![President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins]()
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Trump radically remade the US food system in just 100 days
The people who grow and sell America's food no longer trust the USDA. We made a timeline to show you what happened.
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![Collage of Capitol, White House, smokestack, Trump signing proclamation, and Constitution]()
![Collage of Capitol, White House, smokestack, Trump signing proclamation, and Constitution]()
Project 2025 was extreme. Trump’s first 100 days have been even more radical.
The president's environmental policies mirror the far-right blueprint — and push the boundaries of the Constitution.
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In Colorado, gas for cars could soon come with a warning label
Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”
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El eslabón no regulado de una cadena de suministro tóxica
De El Paso, Texas, a Richmond, Virginia, los almacenes están liberando óxido de etileno, una sustancia química cancerígena. Casi nadie lo sabe.
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Is your community at risk? How to access data and tell stories about EtO.
Grist journalists share how we investigated this story and how to learn more about ethylene oxide emissions in your area.
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![Collage of mother and child walking up to their home neighboring a warehouse emitting a green color]()
![Collage of mother and child walking up to their home neighboring a warehouse emitting a green color]()
Are you being exposed to EtO? Read and download our guide.
As part of our investigation into emissions of ethylene oxide, Grist created an informational guide so you can learn more about what this toxic gas is and how you may be at risk.
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![Collage of magnifying glass revealing green color emitting from warehouse]()
![Collage of magnifying glass revealing green color emitting from warehouse]()
¿Su comunidad está en riesgo? Cómo acceder a la información y contar historias sobre el EtO
Las periodistas de Grist comparten cómo investigamos esta historia y cómo aprender más sobre las emisiones de óxido de etileno en su zona.
