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May 12, 2018

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Amazon deforestation in Brazil rose sharply on Bolsonaro's watch

President Jair Bolsonaro has scaled back efforts to fight illegal logging, mining and farming, which have led to widespread destruction in the world’s largest rainforest.

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Justice

German government would rather save the coalition than the climate, says activist

German climate activist Luisa Neubauer says politicians are hampering urgent climate action measures.

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Originals

Exposed: Toward a BPA-free future

This is part 4 of a 4-part investigation of the science surrounding the chemical BPA and the U.S. regulatory push to discredit independent evidence of harm while favoring pro-industry science despite significant shortcomings.

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Clouded in Clarity: A comic on chemicals & controversy

Harmful chemicals are difficult to understand. So, to pair with our investigation, "Exposed" we present EHN's first comic, "Clouded in Clarity," which focuses on BPA and the controversy around an ongoing, massive study on it.

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US suspends more oil and gas leases over what could be a widespread problem

Fossil Fuel leases totaling hundreds of thousands of acres have been suspended as courts rule against the BLM for ignoring climate impact.

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Children

Trump retreats from flavor ban for e-cigarettes

Advisers say the president pulled back from proposed restrictions intended to curb teenage vaping after he was warned of the political fallout among voters.

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Justice

New EPA rules aim to reduce toxic emissions. But many 'Cancer Alley chemical plants won't have to change

The proposed rules reducing emissions across the country would not apply to many of Louisiana’s chemical plants. These facilities release tons of dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals like ethylene oxide, and more plants are on the way.

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Toxics

Delhi pollution: The air in India's capital is toxic. Why isn't anyone wearing masks?

The Delhi government is distributing 5 million pollution masks to try to change behavior.

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The water is cleaner but the politics are messier: A look back at the Clean Water Act movement after 50 years

In June 1969, a Time Magazine article garnered national attention when it brought to light the water quality conditions in Ohio: a river had literally caught fire.

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Ask a Pundit: Why Does Scott Pruitt still have a job?

Amazon deforestation in Brazil rose sharply on Bolsonaro's watch

German government would rather save the coalition than the climate, says activist

Exposed: Toward a BPA-free future

Clouded in Clarity: A comic on chemicals & controversy

US suspends more oil and gas leases over what could be a widespread problem

Trump retreats from flavor ban for e-cigarettes

New EPA rules aim to reduce toxic emissions. But many 'Cancer Alley chemical plants won't have to change

Delhi pollution: The air in India's capital is toxic. Why isn't anyone wearing masks?

The water is cleaner but the politics are messier: A look back at the Clean Water Act movement after 50 years

Exposed: A scientific stalemate leaves our hormones and health at risk

American industry, aided by federal regulators, is conducting a large-scale, consequential experiment with our hormones and the developing brains and reproductive systems of our children.

Exposed: On the edge of research honesty

Is a federal study of BPA contaminated by questionable motives, methods?

Exposed: How willful blindness keeps BPA on shelves and contaminating our bodies

EHN.org investigation finds regulatory push to discredit independent evidence of harm while favoring pro-industry science despite significant shortcomings.

Peter Dykstra: Happy birthday, Senator Inhofe!

Jim Inhofe, the Senate's unwavering climate denier, turns 85 on Sunday. I requested a Q&A with him when he turns 100 to see how the "hoax" has turned out.

Good River: Our reporters want to hear your Ohio River stories and concerns

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Exposed: Deciphering the real message about BPA

"The government keeps testing chemicals for safety using the same old approaches developed 50 years ago"

Ask a Pundit: Why Does Scott Pruitt still have a job?

American industry, aided by federal regulators, is conducting a large-scale, consequential experiment with our hormones and the developing brains and reproductive systems of our children.

Is a federal study of BPA contaminated by questionable motives, methods?

EHN.org investigation finds regulatory push to discredit independent evidence of harm while favoring pro-industry science despite significant shortcomings.

Jim Inhofe, the Senate's unwavering climate denier, turns 85 on Sunday. I requested a Q&A with him when he turns 100 to see how the "hoax" has turned out.

Text "OHIO" to 765-227-2602 to share with our seven-newsroom collaborative.

"The government keeps testing chemicals for safety using the same old approaches developed 50 years ago"

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