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It's often our duty to report bleak news on climate and the environment. But let's not skimp on the good news—like the continued momentum of clean energy

From avocado drinks to repurposed lard: Using creativity and culture change to tackle Philly food waste

Nearly 20 percent of people in Philadelphia are food insecure. We visited the researchers, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs changing this by rethinking food waste.

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Op-Ed: Kraft-Heinz rejects petition to remove phthalates from their products

Kraft-Heinz rejected a petition with concerns about product safety, showing what they think about their consumer's concerns

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Op-ed: Calling on Kraft-Heinz to find and remove dangerous phthalates

It's time for Kraft to set an example by getting hormone altering chemicals—linked to multiple health impacts—out of their products

Bob Scharding, a firefighter at Pittsburgh International Airport from 1987 to 2007. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

PFAS contamination is likely at Pittsburgh airport. Airports may face legal challenges by doing nothing.

Airport officials say they're doing everything the law requires regarding PFAS. Experts say the law doesn't go far enough.

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NY seeks to be first state requiring ingredient labeling on menstrual products

Months after an EHN report on toxics in menstrual pads and diapers, New York lawmakers pass bill pushing for ingredient disclosure

Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing Fire Department conduct training on July 7, 2007, on the Air National Guard base near Pittsburgh International Airport. Firefighting foam has been one of the largest sources of PFAS contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by MSgt. Stacey Barkey)

Former firefighters describe how they used foam with PFAS chemicals at Pittsburgh's airport for decades

The foam, required by the Federal Aviation Administration, contains chemicals that are harmful and don't break down. Former firefighters say the foam was used liberally and rarely cleaned up.

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How toxic PFAS chemicals could be making their way into food from Pennsylvania farms

The chemicals—linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis—have been detected in a type of fertilizer used on farms throughout the state.

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Freshwater is getting neglected when it comes to plastic pollution research

"The oceans are the heart of the planetary ecosystem. But the arteries are all the freshwater."

Delores Leonard of Detroit holding up an air pollution analysis. (Credit: Adam Reinhardt)

Researchers hand Michigan officials a tool to remedy environmental injustice. Will they use it?

"Other states are trying to identify [at risk] areas … this is the time for Michigan to do the same."

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It's often our duty to report bleak news on climate and the environment. But let's not skimp on the good news—like the continued momentum of clean energy

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Nearly 20 percent of people in Philadelphia are food insecure. We visited the researchers, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs changing this by rethinking food waste.

Kraft-Heinz rejected a petition with concerns about product safety, showing what they think about their consumer's concerns

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It's time for Kraft to set an example by getting hormone altering chemicals—linked to multiple health impacts—out of their products

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EHN and PublicSource are holding a community forum September 12 to further educate residents and health advocacy groups on the region's PFAS contamination

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This 2-part series explores two projects on Michigan's Grand River and how a fast-growing region is struggling to define a relationship with the river it was built around.

This 2-part series explores two projects on Michigan's Grand River and how a fast-growing region is struggling to define a relationship with the river it was built around.

Airport officials say they're doing everything the law requires regarding PFAS. Experts say the law doesn't go far enough.

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Months after an EHN report on toxics in menstrual pads and diapers, New York lawmakers pass bill pushing for ingredient disclosure

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The foam, required by the Federal Aviation Administration, contains chemicals that are harmful and don't break down. Former firefighters say the foam was used liberally and rarely cleaned up.

Our free newsletter Into the Plasticene puts insightful news about the world's growing plastic pollution problem in your inbox every Monday. Subscribe today.

The chemicals—linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis—have been detected in a type of fertilizer used on farms throughout the state.

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"The oceans are the heart of the planetary ecosystem. But the arteries are all the freshwater."

Kristina Marusic's air pollution coverage recognized by the Society of Environmental Journalists

"Other states are trying to identify [at risk] areas … this is the time for Michigan to do the same."

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