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• Understanding the risks of PFAS in your environment
  A comprehensive look at PFAS dangers and protections.Keren Landman reports for Vox.In short: Sandy Wynn-Stelt discovered high levels of PFAS in her drinking water after her husband died of liver cancer, prompting her to investigate further.The Environmental Protection Agency has recently set national limits for PFAS in water, but this does not fully address the […]
• We are all contaminated with plastic, a test reveals
  A test by Million Marker has unveiled widespread plastic contamination in humans, with bisphenols and phthalates present in most individuals. Jeffrey Kluger reports for Time.In short:Recent testing shows a significant presence of bisphenols and phthalates, chemicals linked to severe health risks, in the human body.Efforts to mitigate these risks include lifestyle changes and regulatory actions […]
• Why a “fracking refugee” is attending the global plastics treaty negotiations
  Jill Hunkler, an Ohio resident who considers herself a “fracking refugee,” is telling her family’s story at the global plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa this week, where negotiators from about 175 countries are working to advance a treaty to address global plastic pollution.“I was forced to leave my home that I built with my own […]
• ​Half of the world's plastic pollution can be traced back to 56 companies​
  New research shows a few multinational companies, including Philip Morris International and Coca-Cola, are major contributors to global plastic pollution, a study finds.Sofia Quaglia reports for The Guardian.In short:Researchers identified 56 major companies responsible for half of all plastic waste, with six companies –Altria, Philip Morris International, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Danone and PepsiCo– producing a quarter […]
• Opinion: Houston's petrochemical exports fuel Europe's growing plastics crisis
  Europe grapples with escalating plastic pollution, driven by petrochemical imports from Texas. A recent report by Amnesty International shows how some of these imported petrochemical products are linked to environmental racism, and calls for more stringent rules to restrict the proliferation of polluting plastics. Alysha Khambay writes in euobserver.In short:European shores are increasingly littered with […]
• Opinion: Rethinking plastic production for a healthier future
  Delegates meet to reshape the global approach to plastic pollution at the UN treaty talks, highlighting industry influence and warning of greenwashing. Judith Enck and Pamela Miller write for Fortune.In short:The authors argue that the United Nations plastic treaty discussions in Ottawa need to steer clear of industry-promoted recycling myths and focus on substantive reductions […]
• Significant fees awarded to lawyers in PFAS contamination settlements
  In a landmark decision, attorneys win a $956 million fee for achieving a multi-billion dollar settlement over water pollution.Clark Mindock reports for Reuters.In short:A judge approved $956 million for legal teams following an $11 billion settlement with corporations over PFAS water contamination.The settlements, involving 3M and DuPont among others, aim to address the pervasive issue […]
• Planet versus plastics: the global battle for a cleaner future
  Microplastics are pervasive, from Mount Everest to the Marianas Trench, affecting our air, water and health. How should the world respond to the ever-growing impacts of plastic pollution? Erika Page reports for The Christian Science Monitor.In short: Over 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced annually, with only about 5% recycled in the U.S., […]
• Opinion: The myth of plastic recycling needs reevaluation
  The author argues that we must confront the reality that recycling does not make plastic any less harmful or more sustainable, suggesting a move towards reducing overall plastic production.Eve O. Schaub writes for The Washington Post.In short:Plastic recycling often results in downcycled products that require significant amounts of new plastic to maintain structure, rendering the […]
• Pennsylvania’s first proposed chemical recycling plant cancelled
  Plans to build what would have been one of the largest chemical recycling plants in the country in Pennsylvania were canceled this week.A Texas-based company called Encina first announced plans to build a facility that would convert waste plastic into chemicals that could be used to create more plastic in Point Township, Pennsylvania, along the […]