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How Wildfires Can Expose Residents to Asbestos

How Wildfires Can Expose Residents to Asbestos

February 17, 2021 For many years now, scientists have persistently confirmed that climate change is bound to increase the frequency and intensity of...

Study Finds Toxins Leaking into Texas Groundwater

Study Finds Toxins Leaking into Texas Groundwater

December 15, 2020 An hour south of San Antonio lies the most contaminated groundwater in Texas, according to a report issued by the...

Should Companies do More to Curb Coal Ash Exposure?

Should Companies do More to Curb Coal Ash Exposure?

June 17, 2020 Between 2001 and 2011, a natural experiment was conducted by researchers when eight power plants that produced a toxic byproduct...

Can Toxic Exposure Cause Birth Defects?

Can Toxic Exposure Cause Birth Defects?

January 25, 2017 According to the Centers for Disease Control, one baby in 33 will suffer from a birth defect. Yet some are...

Are Current Coal Ash Regulations Strong Enough?

Are Current Coal Ash Regulations Strong Enough?

January 6, 2017 Coal plants and industrial plants are a known facet of the U.S. economy, so it is important to be aware...