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Polluted Illinois creek removed from Superfund list after cleanup

A 6.7-mile stretch of creek and river in DuPage County, Illinois, has reached a major milestone after decades of radioactive contamination linked to a former industrial facility. The US Environmental Protection Agency deleted the Kerr-McGee Kress Creek/West Branch DuPage River Superfund site from the National Priorities List in August 2026,…

The Times of India · Oct 4

In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselves

For centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at least a half dozen city buses were taken out of service after reports of bedbugs crawling on seats.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heat

Morocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme heat and heavy rainfall. Unlike conventional asphalt, the surface allows water to move into layers beneath the pavement, potentially reducing runoff and supporting evaporative cooling when moisture is…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Homes That Survived the 2025 L.A. Fires Are Still Contaminated

Testing of homes in communities surrounding the Eaton and Palisades fires has found dangerous levels of lead and asbestos — even after remediation.

Capital & Main · Jan 16

Louisiana governor says there's no sign of 'imminent danger' after fire at auto lubricant plant

Following a massive fire on Friday at an automotive lubricant plant in southeast, Louisiana residents are reporting soot on cars and oily residue in nearby bodies of water

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s retreat from science endangers the health of people and the planet

Pollution causes more illness and early death than any other environmental threat, accounting for one in six deaths worldwide. For decades, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) has driven many of the biggest advances for safeguarding human health and ecosystems from chemicals. Now, this…

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025

How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science

The first time Donald Trump was president, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed a regulation known as the “science transparency” rule. The administration liked to call it the “secret science” rule.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Residents Say Van Nuys Airport Is Making Them Sick

Despite residents’ health complaints and community pushback, the airport’s operations continue to expand, intensifying concerns about its health effects.

Capital & Main · Mar 31, 2025

US Government Begins Rolling Back Emissions Regulations

One of President Donald Trump's promises upon taking office was to revamp vehicle emissions regulations established by the previous administration. That is now officially underway in what the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling the "biggest deregulatory action in US history."

Motor1 · Mar 13, 2025

How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment

From the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night, and even while you are asleep, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency affects your life. The air you breathe, the water you drink, the chemicals under your sink, the car you drive, products you buy,…

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025