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Research casts doubt on EPA drinking water standard
New research is documenting health risks posed by nitrate levels in drinking water deemed safe to drink by the EPA.
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The ‘Erin Brockovich’ town is still toxic (and nearly abandoned)
Nearly a quarter-century after winning millions from PG&E, the 'Erin Brockovich' town continues its fight for clean water.
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Sorry, but you’ve got a gas emissions problem
America’s energy forecasters have bad news.
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Minnesota winters ain’t what they used to be
This cold snap is just a glimpse of past winters.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes tech companies to task for conference promoting climate denial
She and Representative Chellie Pingree sent a letter to the companies on Monday about their sponsorship of the conference.
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Ryan Zinke’s new gig could be a disaster for the environment too
He’s now a cryptocurrency guy (yes, really).
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Bees face yet another lethal threat in dicamba, a drift-prone pesticide
The EPA extended its approval of the weed killer for two more years, despite scientists’ warnings.
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Reason No. 1,326 not to take a cruise: The air is putrid
A new study shows that air quality on cruise ships is worse than some of the world's most polluted cities
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How long do spices actually last? We asked an expert.
Pantry talk with a spice master.
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For geoengineers, a scientific existential crisis
Technofixes for the climate crisis are no one’s first choice. What is it like to study something you wish would disappear?
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