By Clark MindockApril 15, 20241:06 PM PDTUpdated 19 days ago April 15 (Reuters) – A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers of toxic “forever chemicals” is among the first to cite new Biden administration regulations that set strict limits for the chemicals in drinking water. The Orange County Water ..read more

Tom Perkins Rules celebrated for reducing exposures, but experts say it’s not enough and will lead to ‘an endless game of Whac-A-Mole Strong new limits for some PFAS compounds in drinking water set by the US Environmental Protection Agency this week are being celebrated for how far they go in reducing exposures to the dangerous chemicals. But ..read more

BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.comApr 15, 2024 A preliminary assessment suggests nearly two dozen Bakersfield water wells suspected of containing harmful “forever chemicals” may have to be treated within five years to bring local taps served by California Water Service into compliance with new federal rules. Expectations are that reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon will effectively remove the ..read more

Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference at Expo City Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 13, 2023. COP28 / Christophe Viseux. We are running out of time to take action on climate change, says Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In a speech titled “Two ..read more

Stay informed about OEHHA’s development of CalHeatScore by signing up for our new listserv. Simply navigate to our listserv webpage and select the CalHeatScore option for: Coming announcements.Opportunities to learn, engage, and inform CalHeatScore’s development.Updates when new resources are available online. This extreme heat ranking system will help Californian’s stay healthy when temperatures rise by forecasting and mapping heat ..read more

By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, EcoWatch.April 12, 2024 We are running out of time to take action on climate change, says Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In a speech titled “Two Years to Save the World,” Stiell emphasized that governments, development banks and business leaders must take steps to avert much more ..read more

By MICHAEL PHILLIS Updated 2:29 PM PDT, April 10, 2024 The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses ..read more

In a landmark trial, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) challenges the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) policies on water fluoridation. The case, brought forth by advocacy groups including Food & Water Watch, spotlights potential neurodevelopmental risks, particularly for fetuses and children. The trial resumed after a pause, focusing on expert testimonies regarding safe fluoride thresholds ..read more

Mar 5, 2024 ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Forest Service’s practice of setting ‘timber targets’ puts the climate at risk, undermines the Biden administration’s important climate goals, and violates federal law. The Southern Environmental Law Center filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ..read more

View this email in your browserJudge clears path to trial for Juliana plaintiffs. Late Friday night, Judge Aiken ruled in favor of the 21 youth plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States, clearing the way to trial. In her order denying the government’s attempt to throw out the case, Judge Aiken said what is on all of our ..read more