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Causes
Arctic microplastics
Photo by Naja Bertolt Jensen on Unsplash

Life beneath the Arctic ice Is chock-Full of microplastics

Frozen polar waters host a critical species of algae. Accumulating plastic particles could threaten the whole ecosystem.
Politics
BC premier Horgan joins a coal company
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When a former premier joins a coal company: unpacking John Horgan’s jump to Teck’s Elk Valley board

The former premier is already taking a defensive posture in his new role, swatting down the would-be criticism of environmentalists. But for anyone watching the disaster of selenium pollution unfold in the region, there’s room for legitimate concern.

Impacts
toxic PFAS everywhere chemicals
en.wikipedia.org

How widespread are these toxic chemicals? They’re everywhere.

Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe.
Causes
coal-fired power plants & mercury contamination

How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat

The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play.
Causes
Coal-fired power pollution

Coal-fired power pollution from Ipswich's Swanbank power station a 'toxic time bomb' for nearby residents

It has been almost 10 years since Swanbank A power station at Collingwood Park was closed, but a toxic ash dam on the site is yet to be dealt with and environmental experts and nearby residents are worried about the risk.
Impacts
Steller sea lions and mercury
www.juneauempire.com

Steller sea lions and mercury

Tiny bits of fish and squid may contain big answers.
Resilience
Ontario loons are declining

Concerns about the Great Lakes increase, while Ontario loons decrease

Ontario loons are declining, with fewer chicks being born, according to a new study that took four decades and hundreds of researchers.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Insurers leave Maui wildfire survivors in unsafe homes, families say

Insurers leave Maui wildfire survivors in unsafe homes, families say

Seafood testing project aims to safeguard Indigenous food traditions

Seafood testing project aims to safeguard Indigenous food traditions

Texas debates over new oil and gas waste rule heat up

Texas debates over new oil and gas waste rule heat up

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Cancer Alley Louisiana

Op-ed: “I’m sorry, I can’t hear you” — disabling environments in Cancer Alley and the Ohio River Valley

Scientists warn that 2023's extreme ocean heat may signal a major climate shift

Scientists warn that 2023's extreme ocean heat may signal a major climate shift

CLIMATE
trump plans to dismantle climate funding

Trump plans to dismantle climate funding from key law if elected

Australia weighs delay on 2035 climate goals amid US election uncertainty

Australia weighs delay on 2035 climate goals amid US election uncertainty