Global Environment

Opinion 2 days ago

How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials

Microplastics research faces standardization challenges as viral headlines about "plastic in your brain" overshadow scientific nuance, while FDA finds no evidence of health risks.

US Environment 4 days ago

EPA places numerous employees on leave for alleged misuse of official titles in unauthorized letter

Environmental Protection Agency investigates 139 employees on leave for misleading letter, amid broader changes, including staff cuts and elimination of DEI initiatives.

US Navy 5 days ago

Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water

Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.

Health 6 days ago

Gut microbes could be key to fighting toxic, long-lasting 'forever chemicals,' research says

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to develop protective probiotics.

Pollution June 19

Trump administration launches $10M health study for East Palestine residents after toxic spill

The Trump administration commits $10 million to research health effects from toxic chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

Opinion June 16

Trump’s Energy Department is taking back our home appliances from berserk bureaucrats

Trump Department of Energy aims to roll back home appliance regulations by targeting water restrictions on dishwashers and deregulating products like microwave ovens.

VIDEO June 14

Hits and Misses

This week’s best and worst from Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel

US June 14

Old fight rekindled between environmentalists and loggers over Trump executive order on timber

Trump's executive order to boost timber production on federal lands by 25% has ignited debate between industry workers and environmental groups over forest management.

Opinion June 12

Ending California’s EPA power-grab will jump-start American auto and RV manufacturing

Reversing California’s emissions power grab is essential to RV, automotive and engine manufacturing industries in the state of Indiana and across America.

Travel June 9

Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental push

Proposed Maine legislation would prohibit lodging establishments from providing small single-use plastic toiletry containers, with violations resulting in $100 fines.