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08/05/2026
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By Iva Greene
EPA Promotes PFAS-Contaminated Sewage Sludge While Halting Regulatory Restrictions
A regulation proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with a comment period ending Sept. 4, 2026, would allow sewage sludge – also called biosolids – used as fertilizer in agriculture and land management to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The rule, titled “Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids,” establishes voluntary, nonbinding guidance […]
08/02/2026
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By Iva Greene
FAA Proposes Waiving Environmental Laws for Commercial Space Launches and Reentries
Proposal Would Waive Environmental Requirements The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a proposed rule on July 29 that would speed up commercial space licensing by waiving certain environmental requirements, according to the agency. The proposal would apply to rocket launches, re-entering spacecraft and the sites where launches and reentries take place. The rule will be […]
07/27/2026
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By Iva Greene
Space Data Centers Proposed by Big Tech Could Be “Catastrophic,” Experts Warn in FCC Petition
A coalition of environmental and advocacy groups filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday, July 23, calling for an immediate halt to licensing for space-based data centers proposed by SpaceX, Blue Origin and other technology companies. The petition – submitted by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Earthjustice and DarkSky International – […]
07/25/2026
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By Iva Greene
Scientists Warn Aquatic Oxygen Decline May Reshape Ecosystems
Oxygen levels in rivers worldwide have declined over the past four decades, according to a study published May 15, 2026 in Science Advances and reported by Iva Greene on NaturalNews.com [1]. The research, led by Prof. Kun Shi of the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, found that tropical waterways were among the most affected, […]
07/24/2026
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By Iva Greene
Pesticide Industry’s Recent Legal Victories Raise Concerns Over Long-Term Public Health Risks
Federal courts and regulatory agencies have issued a series of rulings and decisions favorable to pesticide manufacturers since 2020, according to court records and agency filings. These decisions include the overturning of bans on specific pesticides and the approval of new uses for existing chemicals, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Public health […]
07/22/2026
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By Iva Greene
Chinese Researchers Develop Method to Convert Plastic Waste Into Jet Fuel at 82% Yield
Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a chemical process that converts polyethylene plastic into jet fuel with a yield of 82%, according to a study published recently. The method uses a ruthenium-based catalyst and operates at moderate temperatures around 240 C, breaking down plastic […]
07/21/2026
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By Iva Greene
Researchers Test Two Methods to Destroy PFAS in Water
Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Germany are testing two technologies designed to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, according to a report. The methods – hydrodynamic cavitation and cold atmospheric plasma – aim to break down the persistent chemicals rather than simply relocate them, officials said. Preliminary results showed that hydrodynamic cavitation degraded […]
07/21/2026
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By Iva Greene
Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, New Study Warns
Study Finds Nanoplastics May Strengthen Bacterial Biofilms A study published July 17 in the journal Water Research found that nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles invisible to the naked eye, can increase the mechanical strength of bacterial biofilms and make them more resistant to disinfectants. The research, conducted by Virginia Tech and an international team, examined how […]
07/20/2026
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By Iva Greene
Trump Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to Tariffs, Calls for Policy Changes
President Donald Trump announced on July 17, 2026, that the United States will hold Canada responsible for the smoke from wildfires that has drifted into multiple states. According to a statement, “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and Brush therein, and the United States is […]
07/20/2026
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By Iva Greene
New York Court Refuses to Block State’s Renewables Program
A New York state court has refused to block the state’s renewable energy program, according to a report published July 17. The program is part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which aims to achieve 70% renewable electricity by 2030. The ruling allows the program to proceed while legal proceedings continue, the report […]
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