Remembering environmental justice leader Bunyan Bryant

Bunyan Bryant, a trailblazer in environmental justice, died on March 28 at age 89. Lori Atherton writes forThe University of Michigan News.In short:Bryant pioneered environmental justice education at the University of Michigan and influenced generations of...

Midland, Texas, water woes continue under new management

In Midland County, Texas, residents have been unknowingly consuming well water contaminated with arsenic for years, a situation left unaddressed by both the well’s operator and state regulators. Carlos Nogueras Ramos reports for The Texas Tribune. In short:...

Court lifts ban on PFAS-tainted plastic containers

A federal appeals court has overturned an Environmental Protection Agency ban on plastic containers containing toxic PFAS compounds, questioning the regulation’s applicability. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.In short:A conservative appeals court reversed...

A ship sinks in the Red Sea, stirring environmental concerns

After an attack by Houthi militants, a cargo ship carrying fertilizer sinks in the Red Sea, raising alarms over potential environmental damage.Jennifer Hassan reports for The Washington Post.In short:The sinking of the Rubymar introduces substantial environmental...

Zimbabwe’s illegal gold mining wreaks environmental havoc

In Zimbabwe, thousands of illegal gold miners are polluting water and land, endangering local communities and ecosystems with mercury usage.Andrew Mambondiyani reports for The Telegraph.In short:Illegal miners in Zimbabwe are extensively using mercury, contaminating...

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