News Clips

“The threat of mosquito-borne diseases is real with mosquito season upon us, but not everyone agrees with the use of pesticides for killing mosquitoes. Kyla Bennett, New England director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and PEER’s director of science policy, ...

“This past year, Maryland has received three shocking revelations about the extent of toxic PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — contamination in the state. Although this issue has received scant attention in the state media, Congress and the state must act immediately to ...

“The West Palm Beach water advisory has been lifted, but water and utility experts say it’s most likely a matter of when, not if, it happens again. The city had to issue an advisory for vulnerable populations to stop drinking tap water after high levels of blue-green algae ...

“U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has reintroduced legislation that would more strictly regulate groundwater for PFAS chemicals. PFAS contamination has been detected in 49 states across the country. Homeowners in Calverton, Long Island, who live near a former naval defense ...

“Dear Gov. DeSantis, I’m writing to you again because you’re facing a great opportunity right now, and I want to be sure you don’t miss out. Here’s what got my attention: Another top official in your administration resigned. This time, it’s the head of your Department of ...

“Two popular pet flea and tick products contain toxic “forever chemicals” linked to significant human health issues, according to testing by a nonprofit watchdog group. The testing was conducted by an independent lab and paid for by Public Employees for Environmental ...