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RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

Health April 5, 2026

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water contaminants list and launching new health studies.

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

Healthcare April 2, 2026

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.

Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement: sources

Donald Trump April 2, 2026

Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement: sources

President Donald Trump reportedly fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and is considering replacing her with EPA Director Lee Zeldin, sources familiar with the matter say.

Woman dies after falling from 60-foot cliff along popular Smoky Mountains trail

Tennessee March 30, 2026

Woman dies after falling from 60-foot cliff along popular Smoky Mountains trail

A 65-year-old woman reportedly died after falling from a 60-foot cliff on the Alum Cave Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday.

Watchdog targets taxpayer-funded National Academies over DEI, climate and transgender spending

DEI March 30, 2026

Watchdog targets taxpayer-funded National Academies over DEI, climate and transgender spending

Consumers' Research issues a Woke Alert against NASEM, accusing the taxpayer-funded body of pushing DEI, transgender ideology, and climate activism.

Parkinson's risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

Health March 23, 2026

Parkinson's risk increases with exposure to common chemical, study suggests

New research from UCLA links prolonged exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos to increased Parkinson’s risk, with supporting evidence from both human and animal studies.

Famed national park drops 'environmental contaminant' ban ahead of America’s 250th birthday

Travel March 21, 2026

Famed national park drops 'environmental contaminant' ban ahead of America’s 250th birthday

America's 250th birthday will be marked by fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, says the Interior Department. This reverses prior NPS permit denials.

Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'

Health February 27, 2026

Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'

HHS Secretary Kennedy supports Trump's glyphosate order while acknowledging pesticides "are toxic by design" and pose risks to Americans' health. The White House shared comment.

EPA scraps Biden coal restrictions, and advocates say move will restore American dominance

Health Care Regulations February 20, 2026

EPA scraps Biden coal restrictions, and advocates say move will restore American dominance

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reversed Biden-era mercury standards for coal plants, sparking praise from energy advocates for struggling coal communities.

Trump won’t let Dem sewage 'failures' slide as Moore faces heat over infrastructure grade

Donald Trump February 17, 2026

Trump won’t let Dem sewage 'failures' slide as Moore faces heat over infrastructure grade

Raw sewage spill in Potomac River reaches bacteria levels 2,700 times safe limit after pipeline collapse, sparking political battle between Trump and local officials.