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    WHO Says Microplastics in Drinking Water Present ‘Low’ Risk

    WHO Says Microplastics in Drinking Water Present ‘Low’ Risk

    The UN’s health agency on Thursday said that microplastics contained in drinking water posed a “low” risk at their current levels. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) — in its first report on the potential health risks of microplastic ingestion — also stressed more research was needed to reassure consumers. The report sums up a […]

    Toxic Chemicals at School? 8 Important Questions to Ask

    Toxic Chemicals at School? 8 Important Questions to Ask

    By Nicole Ferox When my daughter was in preschool, she told me that instead of washing hands before lunch, the children used hand sanitizer. The thinking behind this was probably that hand sanitizer kills bacteria and viruses and therefore — presto! — problem solved. Hands are clean, and it’s so much quicker. But hand sanitizer […]

    Newark’s Lead Crisis Escalates

    Newark’s Lead Crisis Escalates

    The city of Newark has begun passing out cases of bottled water as concerns mount over how effective filters provided to residents with lead water service lines may be. New Jersey’s largest city began handing out lead filters to primarily low-income residents with lead service lines eight months ago, but recent tests show that filtered […]

    A Fourth of the World Is Living Under Extreme Water Stress, Says New Research

    A Fourth of the World Is Living Under Extreme Water Stress, Says New Research

    One quarter of the world’s population are living in areas where the competition for water resources is extreme, according to a new report from the Washington-based global research group World Resource Institute (WRI), as The Guardian reported. Around the world 17 countries, including India, which is home to 1.3 billion people, face extreme water stress. […]

    San Francisco Airport Bans Plastic Water Bottle Sales

    San Francisco Airport Bans Plastic Water Bottle Sales

    If you’re looking for a bottle of water in SFO after you’ve cleared security and rushed to the gate, think again. Yes, hustling through the terminal made you thirsty, but did you pack your refillable water bottle in your carry-on? San Francisco International Airport sure hopes so. Starting Aug. 20, you will either have to […]

    Harris and AOC Introduce Climate Equity Act to Protect Frontline Communities

    Harris and AOC Introduce Climate Equity Act to Protect Frontline Communities

    By Julia Conley Though she has yet to unveil a climate action plan as part of her presidential campaign, Sen. Kamala Harris on Monday signaled her intent to keep low-income communities at the forefront of any efforts to stem the climate crisis. The California Democrat joined Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to introduce bicameral legislation known […]