National (U.S.)

Study Links Higher PFAS Levels To ‘Superfund’ Sites, Low Fresh-Food Access

"New research aimed at identifying which US neighborhoods face increased exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” found those living near “superfund” sites and other major industrial polluters, or in areas with limited access to fresh food, generally have higher levels of the dangerous compounds in their blood."

Source: Guardian, 12/04/2024

Oregon Tribe Has Hunting And Fishing Rights Restored Under Court Ruling

"For the last 47 years, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have held an annual powwow to celebrate regaining federal recognition. This month’s event, however, was especially significant: It came just two weeks after a federal court lifted restrictions on the tribe’s rights to hunt, fish and gather — restrictions tribal leaders had opposed for decades."

Source: AP, 12/03/2024

Arizona’s Grijalva Will Step Down As Top Dem On House Resources Panel

"Raúl Grijalva, the top Democrat on the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, will not seek to remain in that position in the next Congress, he said in a written statement Monday."

Source: States Newsroom, 12/03/2024

Environmental Groups Demand EPA Start Monitoring Microplastics In Water

"A new legal petition filed by more than 170 top environmental groups demands that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begin monitoring for microplastics in drinking water, an essential first step to reining in pollution viewed as one of the nation’s most pressing public health threats."

Source: Guardian, 12/03/2024

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