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Pittsburgh skyline and bridges over the Allegheny River
September 10, 2024
High levels of radium—a highly radioactive substance—have leaked into the drinking water supplies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wetland landscape with brown reeds, blue water patches, and a solitary tree under dramatic sky
September 10, 2024
Every wondered what sustainability is? Here's a breakdown of the environmentally-friendly buzz word.
Glass of iced tea with lemon slice and red straw
September 10, 2024
Researchers have found commercial instant iced tea to contain things we aren’t so sure we want to be drinking: Fluoride,…
Bright pink nail polish being applied with a brush to a fingernail
September 10, 2024
We all love nail polish but those chemicals - not so much. If you're finally ready to say buh-bye to…
Gold ingot casting a shadow on wooden surface
September 10, 2024
Called the elixir of life or philosopher's stone, the belief that precious metals could heal—and even lead to immortality—has been…
Three golden fish oil supplement capsules on a beige background
September 10, 2024
When it comes to getting those healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is flax oil or fish oil the victor? Read on…
Group of children sitting in circle on grass
September 10, 2024
On February 23rd, the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council) filed a lawsuit against the EPA seeking to force the government…
Mature corn field with browning stalks under blue sky with clouds
September 10, 2024
The NRDC (National Resources Defense Council) did not have a good week. After news that the FDA dismissed a federal…
White warning sign reading "NO ENTRY Pesticides in use" posted on dark soil
September 10, 2024
Last week, the EPA announced new regulations on use of the fungicide, chlorpyrifos, a known toxin commonly used on potato…
Wheat stalks silhouetted against sunset sky
September 10, 2024
The EPA notes "mounting evidence" that Monsanto's GMO corn is losing its ability to resist insect infestations despite increased applications…