The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently made a controversial decision to downgrade the risks associated with formaldehyde, a chemical known to cause cancer. This move comes despite strong evidence linking formaldehyde to serious health issues like cancer, miscarriages, and asthma. The
The U. S. Supreme Court has decided to take on a significant case involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The issue at hand is whether people can sue Bayer for cancer claims under state laws, given that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not found Roundup to be a cancer
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been on a mission. It's helping the AI industry grow fast. But there's a problem. The EPA is not using AI to protect the environment. Instead, it's making it easier for companies to build data centers and factories. This is a big shift. The EPA us
The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica
The UK is considering recognizing Palestine as a state by September, but only if Israel takes steps towards peace. This move follows France's similar announcement, putting more pressure on Israel to ease restrictions in Gaza. The situation there is dire, with severe food shortages and rising hunger-
Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law
More than 50, 000 scientists and advocates have sent a petition to Congress, urging lawmakers to protect science and scientists under the incoming Trump administration. The petition, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, worries that Trump's policies could roll back decades of progress in
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new standards for power plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some experts believe that these reductions can be achieved with only a small increase in costs. This means that while the environment might benefit, the financial impact on power comp
