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Former EPA officials warn of health risks from data center pollution

11 September 2026 at 11:50


Former federal environmental officials are sounding an alarm in a new report about potential health impacts from data center pollution amidst what they see as a breakdown in oversight. 

North Carolina secures $455 million PFAS settlement, plus $135 million cleanup reserve

11 September 2026 at 11:43


North Carolina has secured $455 million in payments from Chemours, DuPont and Corteva over PFAS pollution, along with a separate $135 million reserve intended to protect future drinking water and cleanup work.

Are electric cars really bad for the environment?

10 September 2026 at 17:29


Some German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire carbon footprint. But the full picture still says EVs are more climate friendly.

Pennsylvania fines Shell $15M for pollution from Beaver County plastics plant

8 September 2026 at 18:32


The PA Department of Environmental Protection says between 2023 and August 2026, Shell’s ethane cracker, exceeded limits on visible emissions set by its state-issued air permit more than two dozen times.

British Columbia approved LNG Canada after black smoke warning

12 August 2026 at 13:05


One resident said he ‘wasn’t expecting black smoke,’ which can signal higher levels of toxic pollutants in the air. Another said she’s concerned about potential health impacts because she wants to have a family.

California officials scrambled as Spring wildfire neared former nuclear reactor site, emails show

12 August 2026 at 12:35


As the Sandy Fire approached the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in May, state and local officials had to move quickly to assess how safe the air was amid radiation concerns as the fire burned a quarter mile from the contaminated area.

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