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Green power to the people: Biden's $20B bet on clean energy communities
How "green banks" and other nonprofits plan to use Biden's $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to help those left behind in the clean energy transition.
Environmental scientist shares dangers to look out for when buying a house
"I'm a true believer in the more-you-know approach," Cathy Pedrayes told Newsweek. "It doesn't hurt to be aware of some common red flags."
Is red tide harmful to humans? Florida's toxic algae bloom explained
Red tides, which are caused by blooms of algae species Karenia brevis, can release neurotoxins into the air and lead to eye and respiratory irritation.
What would happen to Earth if we got rid of all the billionaires?
"Everything about billionaires is damaging to the environment," Beatriz Barros, an environmental justice researcher at Indiana University, told Newsweek.
15 Ways to Have a More Eco-Friendly This Thanksgiving
Express gratitude for planet Earth and go a little greener on November 25.
EPA Unveils First National Recycling Strategy to Help Curb Climate Change
"Our nation's recycling system is in need of critical improvements to better serve the American people," EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement.
Four of Top 40 Climate Donors Pledge 30% to Minority-led Climate Orgs
A philanthropic group dedicated to increasing funding for environmental justice efforts is pushing for major donors to make their allocations public.
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Black Friday 2020: 10 Skincare Items You Have To Buy
Go for clean beauty and help protect your skin and the environment.
San Francisco Bay Area Air Pollution: Air Quality Warning Issued
Air quality levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and residents have been warned to avoid exposure.
EPA Change Helps Companies That Make Harmful Chemicals
The agency is gutting research focused on such products.
Air Pollution Might Be Causing Sperm to Shrink
Air pollution is so widespread it might be related to infertility for a "significant number of couples," according to the researchers.
Harvey vs. Katrina: U.S. Exposed to Toxic Floodwater
Floodwater is easily contaminated with sewage, oil and chemicals after hurricanes.
Arkema Blast: How Worried Should Houston Residents Be?
It remains unclear how far-reaching this additional catastrophe could become, as Houston begins the work of cleaning and rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey.
Harvey: Chemical Spill Pollution Can Pollute the Gulf
It could be weeks before authorities have a realistic assessment of the damage caused by chemical spills after Harvey.
Report: Climate Change May Lead to Poor Mental Health
The report came a day after Donald Trump issued new measures to roll back the Obama administration's anti–climate change policies.
Why Some Insects Simply Pretend to Be Dangerous
Insects have evolved to appear deadly—and we ignore their beneficial effects.
Dust Is More Than Just Dirt
Household dust contains numerous chemicals that may be harmful, depending on your exposure.
Surprise! The Air Near Major Ports Is Bad for Kids
Metals in air pollution have been linked to damage in children's lungs.
Study Finds Link Between Autism, Mosquito Spraying
Professor says more research is needed to know whether the higher rate of autism is due to spraying itself or higher exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses.
Germs Vary by City
A study of three North American cities found geography and location drive microbiome composition
There's Harmful Phthalates in Your Burger and Fries
The chemical has been linked to everything from ADHD to breast cancer.
Preterm Births Caused by Air Pollution Cost Big Bucks
"This burden is preventable," one scientist said.
Eating Sewage-Grazed Meat Might Hurt Female Fertility
Spreading human feces on agricultural fields is common practice.
Zika Reviving DDT Debate, but Here's Why It's Unfounded
Conservative publications are pushing the return of DDT, but experts say that's ridiculous.
Diesel Cars Made by Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi Also Pollute More Than Emissions, Tests Revealed
Honda's models spew as much as six times the amount of NOx that was originally reported.
New Ozone Rule Does Too Little, Say Environmentalists
The agency's scientists warned against setting the limit at this level.
EPA to Begin Retesting All Light Diesel Cars on the Road for Defeat Devices
The testing, sparked by the Volkswagen cheating scandal, begins today.
Auras Are Real, and Yours Looks Like Pig-Pen's
Your microbiome extends into the air around you, in your own personal "microbial cloud."
U.S. Air Pollution Limits Leave Residents at Risk for Early Death
Breathing air clean enough to meet the EPA's standards raises one's risk of heart disease death by 12 percent, according to a new study.
Patrick Moore, Man Who Refused to Drink Roundup, is Not a Monsanto Lobbyist
Despite false media reports, Moore, who offered then refused to drink herbicide, is an environmentalist with an unusual history.