Articles by Staff Writer Zoya Teirstein
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The EPA is cracking down on PFAS — but not in fertilizer
Farmers spread treated human waste on their crops. It's full of forever chemicals.
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Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike
Warmer temperatures are driving outbreaks of dengue worldwide, with millions of cases already reported in 2024.
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Pentagon tries to dodge PFAS lawsuits over a product it helped invent
The U.S. government is seeking immunity from 27 lawsuits related to a toxic firefighting foam used on military bases.
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As ticks spread, the US is getting closer to understanding the true extent of Lyme disease
A revised CDC reporting system led to a 70 percent increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done.