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EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first time

CHICAGO — Water utilities will be required to routinely test for toxic forever chemicals, and spend billions upgrading treatment plants to filter them, under the first-ever national limits intended to protect Americans from widespread threats to human health and the environment.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 14, 2023

EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the 1st time

Chicago Tribune · Mar 14, 2023

Glasgow councillors back ban on sale of single-use vapes as health and littering concerns raised

A Scottish Government review of disposable vapes is under way due to health and environmental concerns, and campaigners want to see them banned.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023

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US agency takes aim at ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Environmental Protection Agency proposes first federal limits on ‘forever chemicals’, saying the move will save lives.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2023

The blurry parameters of free-range eggs

With the skyrocketing prices of eggs, one common question has become prevalent: what exactly are free-range eggs?

Salon · Mar 14, 2023

Could scientist Claudia Sheinbaum be Mexico’s next leader?

Mexico is a year away from electing its next head of state and the potential candidate getting the most attention is an environmental scientist who could become the first female leader of Latin America’s second-largest economy

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first federal limits for harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

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Critics blame ESG for Silicon Valley Bank failure

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Mar 14, 2023

Our bedrooms aren’t refuges any more – working, studying and eating in them is bad for our sleep

It can be difficult to mentally disconnect from these activities and create a peaceful environment that promotes restful sleep.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

Multi million pound new building for Merthyr Tydfil's only special school backed by councillors

The £58m new Greenfield Special School building is being planned for the Heartlands site

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023

Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought

Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutions, city dwellers around the world are producing food. Growing food in a city can improve local food security and express local culture.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023

Rangers hero Alan Hutton backs Scott Arfield new deal as he makes 'little bit different' statement

The Light Blues star is out of contract in the summer but his experience within the dressing room environment has been highlighted as one that 'fits the bill' for Michael Beale.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023

Maureen Downey: Georgia’s targeting of LGBTQ kids worsens mental health woes

The latest federal data on the well-being of American kids found LGBTQ students were much more likely to have experienced all forms of violence and worse mental health outcomes than straight youths. Schools are being urged to provide safe spaces for LGBTQ kids and promote welcoming and accepting environments.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

MWL Asserts Role of Shared Values in Promoting Communication Among Civilizations

Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed al-Issa arrived in London to chair the Conference of Leaders of Muslims European Communities in the presence of more than 300 religious leaders and jurists. Issa attended several diplomatic meetings during his visit, holding talks with several British officials and executive bodies. The British Parliament…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2023

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Saudi Energy Minister, Tuvalu Prime Minister Discuss Energy Cooperation

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, prospects for joint cooperation in energy fields, and ways to develop ties. They also reviewed the Kingdom's initiatives to preserve…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

LGBTQ+ groups face crackdowns in Uganda as environment turns hostile

Activists fear a systematic ‘witch-hunt’ against sexual minorities by parliament, police and religious conservatives

360info · Mar 14, 2023

What can be done to help Australia’s biodiversity

Australia’s most powerful law protecting the environment hasn’t done enough to stop the rapid decline of the nation’s wildlife.

360info · Mar 14, 2023

Hot cities and the boomerang effect

Cities and their inhabitants are a main driver of climate change and, ironically, potentially the main victims. Here's how that could be fixed.

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Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Environmental activist was shot 14 times by police during peaceful protest at 'Cop City'

Environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, 26, was shot at the site of a planned Atlanta, US, $90million (£72million) public safety training in Atlanta’s South River Forest on January 18

Zenger · Mar 13, 2023

UC San Diego Study: Honeybees Dance To Pass Along Vital Information, Like Humans Do

Honeybees' clever dance routines demonstrate that they learn from others just like humans do.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

How free-range eggs became the norm in supermarkets – and sold customers a lie

The UK is in the grip of its largest ever outbreak of bird flu. As its name suggests, avian influenza primarily affects birds, but it can also infect humans and other mammals. The virus first emerged in China in 1996 and the highly pathogenic H5N1 is the predominant variant causing…

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023

US approves contentious oil drilling project in Alaska

Biden administration’s approval of Willow project in northwestern US state draws condemnation from environmental groups.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Plans by Westminster to block Scottish bottle deposit scheme a ‘travesty’

Environmental campaigners furious Alister Jack intends to deny trade exemption for bottle recycling proposals

Fortune · Mar 13, 2023

How Fed shrapnel killed Silicon Valley Bank

Continuing to tighten monetary policy in this environment of bank blowups and declining consumer and business confidence is a surefire recipe for disaster.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Alaska's Willow oil project is controversial. Here's why.

Supporters say a major oil project President Joe Biden is OK'ing on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities while environmentalists say it runs counter to his climate goals

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