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What emergency managers say they need more than ever
We heard from more than 40 current and former emergency managers in 11 states about what they need to prepare for the next disaster — and what they aren’t getting.
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Former EPA staff detail expanding pollution risks under Trump
The Trump administration’s relentless rollback of public health and environmental protections has allowed widespread toxic exposures to flourish, warn experts who helped implement safeguards now under assault.
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Ancient stepwells brought back to life as India begins to run out of water
Centuries-old wells restored to provide drinking water as parts of the country head towards “day zero” when no water will be available.
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Peru mining pollution linked to children’s cognitive impairment: Study
Researchers find long-term exposure to mining pollution is associated with significant cognitive impairment in Peruvian children.
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A hotter, wetter South becomes a breeding ground for mold
In Asheville, a housing crisis is colliding with mold, a poorly understood health threat that ballooned in the wake of Helene.
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Mercury pollution and human health
Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination for people and the environment. Here's what you need to know.
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Researchers warn of negative health outcomes from fracking in the B.C. Peace region
One Dawson Creek family physician told city council she’s seen the prevalence of rare cancers at an alarming frequency, and claims exposure to contaminants from nearby fracking is to blame.
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