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Children who live near fracking sites at birth face increased risk of leukemia: study
Pennsylvania children living near fracking sites at birth are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia during early childhood than those who did not live near such facilities, a new study has found.
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At the Duwamish longhouse, a law is signed requiring environmental justice from state agencies
To safeguard against environmentally harmful actions, the law establishes state government processes, such as tracking each agency's goals and its performance in adopting community engagement plans.
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The life and death of your jeans
A new book enters that category known as “fashion horror stories.” Something to consider before you shop.
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China’s emissions of ozone-harming gas are declining, studies find
New research confirms that emissions from China of CFC-11, a banned gas that harms Earth’s ozone layer, have fallen sharply, reversing a dangerous spike.
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There’s a link between exposure to environmental hazards and the most severe outcomes of coronavirus
Check out this COVID-19 community vulnerability map.
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How to take care of your lungs
If you’re one of millions of Americans exposed to air pollution, you may be at a greater risk of catching the coronavirus — and of having a more severe infection.
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Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, a toxic chemical released in refinery explosion
The proposal stems from last summer's explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia.
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