Pollution - Page 2

April 16, 2026

Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city

An investigation found lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds tested, sparking outrage and a push for $5 million in federal cleanup funds.

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.

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.

March 11, 2026

Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us'

A massive sewage spill that dumped 240 million gallons into the Potomac River continues to devastate the oyster industry, with buyers refusing shellfish.

March 4, 2026

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.

February 20, 2026

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

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.

January 26, 2026

Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC

Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.

December 23, 2025

Common household chemicals linked to increased risk of serious neurological condition

New Swedish research finds that people with highest microplastics and PFAS levels face double the risk of multiple sclerosis diagnosis compared to others.

November 11, 2025

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.