Southern California representatives call for federal state of emergency amid transboundary pollution crisis
U.S. congressional representatives from Southern California on Monday called for a federal emergency declaration in hopes of bringing emergency relief to areas plagued by toxic cross-border air pollution. Democratic Reps. Juan Vargas, Sara Jacobs, Mike Levin and Scott Peters called for urgent action “in light of new findings indicating dangerous levels of toxic gases are […]
Biden administration partially restores air pollution standards
For the latest updates on The Hill, click here {beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text Environmental groups challenge federal approval of Louisiana LNG export facility A coalition of environmental groups on Wednesday challenged federal energy regulators over their approval of a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, arguing it would […]
Drought-related water pollution disproportionately affects California Latino communities: Study
A new study finds that drought-related drinking water contamination is disproportionately affecting Latino communities in California. Among the contaminants plaguing these water systems are arsenic and nitrates, which are linked to an increased risk of a variety of diseases, according to a study published Wednesday.American Journal of Public HealthResearch has shown that such diseases include […]
Air Force vet calls for grounding iconic Blue Angels over noise, pollution
An Air Force veteran is calling on the Navy to permanently cancel Seattle’s iconic Blue Angels air show, saying the beloved performance is too loud and polluting. At well-known air shows, noise levels have been estimated at 100-110 decibels, sharply increasing the risk of spectators developing hearing loss. Dr. Breck Lebesgue wrote in a Seattle […]
Study Reveals Electric Vehicle Batteries Are Source of Hazardous ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution
A new study has been published. Nature Communications A worrying link has been found between lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in electric vehicles, and the spread of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Business Insider Reports A study conducted by a team of scientists including Jennifer Gelfo of Texas Tech University […]
Air pollution can decrease odds of live birth after IVF by 38%, study finds | Medical research
Exposure to air pollution may significantly reduce the chances of having a live baby after IVF treatment, a new study has found, raising further concerns about the health effects of toxic air on fertility. Pollution exposure has previously been linked to increased rates of miscarriage and premature birth, and tiny soot particles have been shown […]
Supreme Court pauses Biden EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ plan targeting air pollution
The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a Biden administration policy aimed at reducing interstate air pollution, preventing the policy from taking effect while lower court litigation continues. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court handed a victory to three Republican-led states – Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia – as well as U.S. Steel, pipeline […]
US Supreme Court halts EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution
The Supreme Court’s decision prevented the EPA from enforcing “good neighbor” rules designed to limit emissions of air pollutants from out-of-state sources that affect downwind states. The rules target smokestack emissions from power plants and industries that contribute to smog-causing pollution in neighboring states. The rule is on hold in nearly a dozen states due […]
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Postponed Due To Seine River Pollution
FRANCE-OLYMPICS-PARIS-2024 A police boat takes part in a technical navigation rehearsal on the River Seine ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, June 17, 2024. (Photo: Julien De Rosa/AFP) (Photo: Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANSaturday, June 22, 2024 3:40 PM A city of Paris […]
Children near Amsterdam airport use inhalers more, study finds | Air pollution
As Public hearings for North runway at London Gatwick Airport Dutch researchers found that inhaler use was higher among children living near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. If you stand near a large airport and the wind is blowing in the wrong direction, every cubic centimetre of air you breathe can contain tens of thousands of ultrafine […]