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8 medidas que puedes tomar cuando el plomo contamina los suelos de tu comunidad
No es solo un problema del pasado. Esto es lo que puedes hacer para proteger el futuro de todos.
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In a first, EPA seeks emergency action to curb a plant’s cancer risk
The Denka facility releases thousands of pounds of carcinogens into the air of a predominantly Black Louisiana town every year.
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The Ground Beneath Their Feet
The only way to stop the long-lasting harms of lead poisoning in children is to end exposure to the chemical — and with data-driven and community-based action, that’s possible.
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Does your community have lead in its soil? Here’s what to do.
It’s not just a problem of the past. With these tips, you can help protect everyone’s future.
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Climate change could spur severe economic losses, Biden administration says
White House economists warned this week that rising temperatures threaten infrastructure, insurance programs, and human health.
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Oyster mushrooms expected to break down cigarette butts in new trial
Up to 1.2 million butts could be diverted from Australian landfills to a laboratory where scientists will work to transform the byproduct into a polystyrene replacement.
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Consumers looking to reduce e-waste have new options
CircleIT’s groundbreaking recycling solutions are part of the global movement to keep more devices out of landfills.
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Welcome to Utah, where pipeline protests could now get you at least five years in prison
Since the Standing Rock protests in 2017, 19 states have passed so-called critical infrastructure laws.
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Why the longest coal strike in Alabama history ended with no new contract
As coal declines, miners’ unions are struggling to bargain for better conditions.
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Supreme Court hears Navajo demands for Colorado River water rights
The Biden administration told justices it doesn't have an obligation to bring more water to the reservation.
