Articles by Staff Writer Joseph Winters
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More than 150 countries agree to ban 3 toxic chemicals
But exemptions mean the chemicals will not completely disappear.
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Oregon bans plastic foam and PFAS in food containers, promotes reusable alternatives
Lawmakers say the legislation was “a long time coming.”
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As states replace lead pipes, plastic alternatives could bring new risks
Cities and states that substitute PVC for lead pipes "may well be leaping from the frying pan into the fire."
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In Washington state, a new initiative to boost urban tree cover
The Washington Tree Equity Collaborative aims to bring more greenery to underserved communities.