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Wisconsin Senate passes $133 million package to combat forever chemicals, sends bills to governor
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Legislature sent a $133 million plan to combat contamination from so-called forever chemicals to Gov.
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Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time
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A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster".
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Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining
The transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America is complete, but a group of Apache women is asking the U.
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Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining
The transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America is complete, but a group of Apache women is asking the U.
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'Ticking time bomb': Stricken Russian fuel tanker drifts near to Italian islands
Maritime authorities have warned mariners to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker that has been drifting between Italy and Malta for days after an alleged drone attack, prompting fears of an environmental disaster.
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Maritime authorities have warned mariners to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker that has been drifting between Italy and Malta for days after an alleged drone attack, prompting fears of an environmental disaster.
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Exclusive | Most landlords in trendy NYC nabe-turned-Superfund site refuse free...
Most apartment buildings and businesses at "high risk'' for contamination at a Superfund site in trendy Brooklyn have not been tested for cancerous toxins -- because their owners are allegedly worried about property values.
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Scientists make disturbing discovery after studying donated human brains: 'Is this worse than we thought?'
While more research is needed to fully understand the impact of microplastics on human health, advocating for plastic-free options, using reusable products, and supporting better filtration and waste regulation are important steps in reducing exposure to microplastics and protecting the environment.
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Deadly virus outbreak at major park spreads across nearby beaches
A terrifying outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is ripping through California's Bay Area, leaving a trail of carcasses and forcing state officials to lock down one of the region's most popular wildlife destinations.
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Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta
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A liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Russia claims was attacked by Ukraine in the Mediterranean is blackened by fire with two large holes in the hull, AFP footage showed Sunday.
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After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public
Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by U. S. -Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of "black rain," prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public.
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After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public
Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by U. S. -Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of "black rain," prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public.
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Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River returned to operation Saturday after the completion of emergency repairs.
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Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion
NUEVA LOJA, Ecuador (AP) -- Standing beside a stream stained dark with oil in Ecuador's northern Amazon, an Indigenous woman shook her head in disbelief as she stared at the oily sheen drifting across the water and broken pipes cutting through the forest.
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Fetuses likely have more 'forever chemicals' in blood than thought - report
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New peer-reviewed research shows fetuses likely have much higher levels of Pfas "forever chemicals" in their blood than previously thought.
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Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion
NUEVA LOJA, Ecuador (AP) -- Standing beside a stream stained dark with oil in Ecuador's northern Amazon, an Indigenous woman shook her head in disbelief as she stared at the oily sheen drifting across the water and broken pipes cutting through the forest.
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EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, a move that would reverse a Biden administration finding of high cancer risks at manufacturing facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean medical devices like catheters and syringes.
