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Which Cities and Countries Have the Unhealthiest Air?

Which Cities and Countries Have the Unhealthiest Air?

Swiss air quality technology company IQAir released its fifth annual assessment of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 pollution in cities, nations and regions around the world and found that only six countries met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) updated safe levels of the deadly air pollutant.

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    EPA Releases $550M for Environmental Justice Grants

    EPA Releases $550M for Environmental Justice Grants

    The EPA  will disburse $550 million meant to boost efforts to address environmental inequities, the agency announced Thursday. The funds will be distributed among 11 entities, including large non-profits, tribal nations, and universities, that will in turn serve as grantmakers.

    Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health?

    Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health?

    Cooks love their gadgets, from countertop slow cookers to instant-read thermometers. Now, there’s increasing interest in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without igniting a flame or heating an electric coil.

    PFAS 101: Everything You Need to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’

    PFAS 101: Everything You Need to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’

    You may have heard them by many names: forever chemicals, PFAS, toxins … they all fall under the technical terms per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Called PFAS for short, these chemicals have earned the nickname forever chemicals because they are long-lasting, taking incredibly long times to break down. In the environment, like in soil or water, PFAS may never fully break down.