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Sargassum superbloom: Seaweed scourge or ecological boon?

11 September 2026 at 12:06


Stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, a massive bloom of sargassum seaweed is swamping beaches and killing coastal wildlife. But scientists have discovered the floating algae also shelters a vast array of ocean creatures, and some are now calling for its protection.Β 

Amid PFAS pollution lawsuits, Perdue wants to increase its discharges. Residents are skeptical

11 September 2026 at 11:58


For years, Perdue Agribusiness has been embroiled lawsuits over claims it polluted local groundwater with PFAS, the cancer-causing "forever chemical." So neighbors were skeptical when Perdue asked to increase the treated wastewater it pours in a local stream.

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.Β 

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.

EPA coordinated with Bayer on reapproval for controversial herbicide dicamba

11 September 2026 at 11:34


The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked directly with pesticide maker Bayer in approving the controversial herbicide dicamba earlier this year, presenting the company with different options for how to reduce drift and runoff and then aligning on those options in the final decision, according to internal agency records.Β Β 

Trump moves to ease environmental rules for data centers

10 September 2026 at 17:27


The Trump administration is reshaping regulations to make data centers β€” and the fossil-fuel power fueling them β€” easier to build. Critics say the changes could increase pollution and reduce public input.

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva settle North Carolina 'forever chemicals'Β claims forΒ $455M

10 September 2026 at 17:14


Chemours , DuPont, and Corteva on Thursday reached a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS contamination claims tied to Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant and other historical discharges.

Industry interests spent big money to stop California from banning PFAS pesticides

10 September 2026 at 13:20


An ambitious bill to keep toxic β€œforever chemicals” off California produce lost its teeth after the chemical and agricultural industries spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying against it.

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