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Petrochemical plants send millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year: Report

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Op-ed: The real scam — rail against renewables, run away with factories

The renewable energy industry will have a strong expansion in the US — led by politicians who harness and hoard solar power, wind power and electric vehicles for their own constituents, but deny it for everyone else.

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New concerns arise over microplastics' potential role in cancer

Carcinogenic emissions from Goodyear plant pose risks to Niagara Falls residents

Maryland files lawsuit against W.L. Gore for PFAS pollution

EPA urged to finalize formaldehyde health risk report

New law paves way for cleaning abandoned mines without legal barriers

New Jersey residents challenge $500K settlement for decades of toxic waste damage

Smartwatch bands could expose wearers to PFAS

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Levels of cancer-causing benzene reached new heights in beleaguered Channelview, Texas. Regulators never told residents.

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Ten years after her passing, Theo Colborn's legacy continues to grow

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Bogotá faces water rationing

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Wisconsin oil spill fuels doubts over Enbridge’s pipeline safety

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US LNG expansion faces hurdles despite federal approval

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Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium

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Takeout food, bottled water linked to higher microplastic exposure

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Chemical contaminants in U.S. freshwater fish exceed pollution standards despite regulations

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Wildfire smoke linked to an increased risk for dementia

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Australian government backs coal expansions

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Cyclone devastates Mayotte

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Montana Supreme Court declares youth-led climate victory

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Black communities forge a path to climate resilience

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Plastic giants face lawsuit for misleading recycling claims

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British Columbia’s war on aspen is fueling wildfires

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Why most Americans still choose sprawl over walkable neighborhoods

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Air pollution linked to mental health hospitalizations

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Leana S. Wen: Trump's FDA pick could bridge health divides with prevention focus

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Avoiding black plastic in your kitchen

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Deep-sea mining regulations face delays

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Study links incinerator pollution to toxics in breast milk