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Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU: Read

Jon Henley, September 18, 2024, The Guardian

Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall

Massachusetts bans toxic chemicals in firefighter gear to protect against cancer: Read

August 16th, 2024, EHN

A new Massachusetts law bans the use of cancer-linked PFAS chemicals in firefighting gear, marking a significant win for firefighter safety advocates.

Appalachian groups express frustration over first $30 million in federal hydrogen hub funding: Read

Kristina Marusic, August 5, 2024, EHN

“This award represents a continued commitment to invest in a natural gas industry that has added to the pollution and health burdens in the region.”

Bioplastics are inadequately defined, poorly regulated, and potentially toxic: Report

Cami Ferrell, July 11th, 2024, EHN

“These bioplastics just aren’t ready for primetime.”

After Hurricane Beryl’s destruction, climate scientists fear for what’s next: Read

Richard Luscombe, July 9th, 2024, The Guardian

Experts say devastating hurricane so early in season is ‘big wake-up call’ – and predict even more powerful storms.

BP's carbon credits questioned for lack of real climate benefit: Read

Luke Barratt and Miranda Green, July 11th, 2024, Floodlight

Satellite analysis looked at credits sold by Finite Carbon, which runs some of North America’s largest offsetting projects.