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Children who live near fracking sites at birth face increased risk of leukemia
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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.

At the Duwamish longhouse, a law is signed requiring environmental justice from state agencies
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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.

The life and death of your jeans
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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.
China’s emissions of ozone-harming gas are declining, studies find
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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.
How to take care of your lungs
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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.
Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, a toxic chemical released in refinery explosion
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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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