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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says the new rules are targeting pollution that's 'pushing our planet to the brink.'
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Supreme Court conservatives appear skeptical that law requires emergency abortions
It was unclear whether members of the conservative majority were swayed by the Biden administration's argument that federal law overrides the state in rare emergency cases where a pregnant patient's health is at serious risk.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
The maker of popular weedkiller Roundup is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about health risks.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Maine’s former landfills are leaking forever chemicals
The state has so far found PFAS-contaminated drinking water supplies in 51 wells near former landfills, but no one will say which landfills are leaking.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
New EPA rule says 218 U.S. chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer
The new regulation will reduce ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions by nearly 80%, officials say.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program supplements food budgets for pregnant, nursing and postpartum women, as well as to feed babies and young kids up to age 5.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Hooking a Maine fish is one thing, but is it safe to eat?
Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from 'forever chemicals,' but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.
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PublishedApril 7, 2024
Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
A study found that between 2013 and 2017, there were 46 cancer drugs granted accelerated approval. Of those, 63% were converted to regular approval even though only 43% demonstrated a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
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PublishedApril 6, 2024
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Nearly half of all U.S. children don’t receive regular dental care, according to a 2022 report from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, which is a federal agency.
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration
The complaints say that because of the Biden administration's inaction, 'tobacco companies have continued to use menthol cigarettes to target youth, women, and the Black community.'
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