Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public The Guardian - US · Jul 20
US chemical accidents rising as Trump rolls back protections, report finds Deaths and injuries up as critics condemn administration’s ‘appalling’ plan to gut federal disaster management system The Guardian - US · Jul 9
Archaeologist's Libel Claim Over Allegations of "Trafficking in Stolen Native American Human Remains" Can Go Forward From Judge Robert Hinkle (N.D. Fla.) May 27 in Shanks v. Schwadron: Shanks was an archaeologist employed at the National… The post Archaeologist's Libel Claim Over Allegations of "Trafficking in Stolen Native American Human Remains" Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 9
Advocates decry Trump’s plan to open 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing Opponents say administration’s plan prioritizes big agriculture at expense of wildlife and protected species The Guardian - US · May 11
Enforcement of laws against polluters nearly non-existent in US, analysis finds EPA’s records show one environmental consent decree filed in last year – 26 were filed in year one of first Trump term The Guardian - US · Feb 13
Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds Analysis estimates Trump administration ‘wasted’ billions to compensate over 154,000 federal employees on leave The Guardian - US · Jan 9
The unlikely alliance pressing Trump to regulate Pfas on US farms: ‘This is a basic human right’ A group of farmers, bikers, truckers and scientists from the political left and right are working to bring attention to the health risks of using toxic sludge as fertilizer The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025
EPA to launch program that lets people adopt its lab animals amid Trump cuts Document detailing the new program says zebrafish and rats from a North Carolina lab will be up for adoption The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025
EPA forced to auction off 20,000 lab rats, mice, and rabbits as Trump shuts down research projects Approximately three quarters of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development — representing 1,000 scientist positions — will be cut under the Trump administration The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025
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EPA to require municipal waste incinerators monitor for toxic emissions New rule hailed as major step toward reining in source of local toxic air pollution that hits low-income neighborhoods The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2025
Peer Launches Virtual Universe To Revolutionize AI And Global Connectivity Peer empowers users to develop AI assistants, dubbed "Peers," to aid, communicate, and comprehend tasks according to uniquely set preferences. This service will lend a helping hand to users as they create, share, and maneuver their customized experiences on the platform. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024
Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2024
StockNews.com · Sep 17, 2024 3 Consumer Discretionary ETFs to Buy Before Holiday Shopping Peaks As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumer discretionary ETFs are becoming an attractive investment option as they offer broad exposure to major retail players. ETFs such as Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (FDIS), and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) stand…
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2024 EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides US agency found PFOS and other types of PFAS in pesticides but failed to disclose those results, watchdog group alleges
The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023 US industry disposed of at least 60m pounds of PFAS waste in last five years Estimate in new EPA analysis is probably ‘dramatic’ undercount because ‘forever chemical’ waste is unregulated in US
The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023 Forever chemicals at former Nasa lab are leaking into LA River, say watchdogs Toxic substances pollute the Boeing and government-owned site and are probably contaminating nearby river used to water crops
The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2023 US government is funding kills of endangered animals, activists say June hunt in Alaska that killed 99 bears and five wolves prompts activists to renew their call for crackdown on ‘rogue states’
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023 Plastic containers still distributed across the US are a potential health disaster The Environmental Protection Agency is suing the manufacturer, even as the company continues to make and sell its toxic products
StockNews.com · Apr 14, 2023 3 Leading ETFs to Buy in April 2023 Although inflation has eased to some extent, with heightened recessionary fears, the stock market is anticipated to remain under some pressure. Against this backdrop, quality ETFs Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), and SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) could be wise portfolio…