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Dec 05, 2018

5.1 million more pounds of ground beef recalled by U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Since Oct. 4, more than 12 million pounds of raw beef have been recalled due to suspected salmonella contamination.

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Malaysia, flooded with plastic waste, to send back some scrap to source

Malaysia, which has become the dumping ground for the world's plastic waste...

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Community members near Braddock, Pennsylvania, gathered in March to push back against plans to frack at Edgar Thomson mill. (Credit: Mark Dixon)

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Opinion: Fix trade secret law to protect precious water from fracking

There is no human behavior more dangerous than the poisoning of groundwater we depend on—which is why trade secret law must be amended to protect these precious resources from contamination by undisclosed chemicals used in oil and gas extraction.

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Global electricity access grows—but we're not on track for 2030 sustainable energy goals

More people on the planet have access to electricity than ever before, however, the world is on pace to fall short on the goal of affordable and sustainable energy for all by 2030, according to an international report on the state of international energy.

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E.P.A. experts objected to ‘misleading’ agency smog decision, emails show

One agency scientist expressed “disbelief” over a 2018 decision to exempt most of southeastern Wisconsin from federal limits on smog.

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Q & A: Why low-income households need to be part of the clean energy revolution

Researcher Tony Reames focuses his work on the growing energy divide between rich and poor Americans. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he talks about why it is important to provide low-income communities with better access to affordable clean energy technologies.

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Climate change Is bringing epic flooding to the Midwest

We often focus on coastal cities when we talk about rising waters, but massive rainfall in the middle of the US has put millions at risk, harming the nation’s ability to produce food.

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Record methane levels pose new threat to Paris climate accord

Rising atmospheric concentrations have power to hasten global warming, scientists warn

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Dollar stores moving to remove dangerous plastics from their shelves

Under steady pressure by consumer advocates, Dollar Tree has committed to phasing out harmful chemicals like BPA in their plastic products. Who's next?

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Sperm counts are on the decline – could plastics be to blame?

A recent study that tested both men and dogs added to concerns that chemicals in the environment are damaging the quality and quantity of sperm

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Pot growers push organic cannabis as cleaner option but buyers remain skeptical

Fans say organically grown cannabis provides a better experience, but retailers say customers just aren't ready to pay extra for higher-quality cannabis

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Bisphenol: What to know about the chemicals in water bottles and cans

Though its health effects are still debated, the EPA says it is concerned about bisphenol (such as BPA) because 'it is a reproductive, developmental and systemic toxicant.'

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Why California nixed a natural gas power plant in favor of batteries

Batteries paired with wind and solar may not yet be competitive with the biggest natural gas plants, but they’re replacing one crucial sector of the gas market.

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In N.C., women underrepresented but hopeful about future in solar industry

When women get a foot in the door at solar companies, they succeed in multiple roles regardless of degrees and resumes.

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Human resilience and ecological resistance in the tear gas capital of the world

In and around Bethlehem, Palestinians are building gardens and doing permaculture in an environment threatened by chemical attacks.

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"America's first river" is a long way from total salvation, but 50 years ago, two men stepped up to rescue it.

Kids in Southwestern Pennsylvania are exposed to carcinogenic coke oven emissions at shockingly higher rates than the rest of the country

"Kids breathe about four times as much air as an adults, so they have proportionately more of these chemicals in their bodies."

From making it to managing it, plastic is a major contributor to climate change

New report finds plastic production and use could have the equivalent impact of nearly 300 new coal power plants on Earth's climate over the next decade.

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"The things that have gone on here, I want St. Louis juries to hear this stuff."

Clairton, PA, wants to be clear: Residents demand accountability from U.S. Steel

"Right now, we are in an emergency, we are in a crisis"

5.1 million more pounds of ground beef recalled by U.S. Department of Agriculture

In and around Bethlehem, Palestinians are building gardens and doing permaculture in an environment threatened by chemical attacks.

"America's first river" is a long way from total salvation, but 50 years ago, two men stepped up to rescue it.

"Kids breathe about four times as much air as an adults, so they have proportionately more of these chemicals in their bodies."

New report finds plastic production and use could have the equivalent impact of nearly 300 new coal power plants on Earth's climate over the next decade.

"The things that have gone on here, I want St. Louis juries to hear this stuff."

"Right now, we are in an emergency, we are in a crisis"

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