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A journalism initiative of @ewg specializing in coverage of environmental issues

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Thousands are suing chemical giant Syngenta over claims that its weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s, but a new court filing says many are dying before their cases reach trial. Bayer AG Beyond Pesticides Pesticide Action & Agroecology Network Georgina Downs Erin Brockovich thenewlede.org/2025/06/syngen…

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Dying Before Their Day In Court – Syngenta Paraquat Litigation Drags On carey gillam ✍️ 📓 reports for The New Lede #news #environment #climatechange EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ejtoda… thenewlede.org/2025/06/syngen…

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“The stakes could not be higher as tens of thousands of #Roundup cases are pending in state and federal courts, all of which rest on state-based failure-to-warn claims that should be preempted by federal law,” said Bayer AG in a statement. thenewlede.org/2025/06/on-the…

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Long-term animal study of finds fresh evidence that Monsanto's glyphosate herbicides cause multiple types of cancer, and may do so at doses considered safe by regulators. The New Lede thenewlede.org/2025/06/new-st…

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“Our study provides solid and independent scientific evidence of the carcinogenicity of glyphosate,” said Daniele Mandrioli of the Ramazzini Institute. A new long-term animal study adds to evidence that glyphosate is carcinogenic. Bayer AG Pesticide Action & Agroecology Network thenewlede.org/2025/06/new-st…

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🚨 20 scientists from 9 countries warn that efforts to narrow the definition of #PFAS are politically driven and could weaken protections from toxic "forever chemicals." ACS Publications PfoaProject NY Laurene Allen PFAS Action Group Robert Bilott thenewlede.org/2025/06/alarm-…

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A 2022 study found that glyphosate can have neurotoxic effects at doses lower than levels considered safe by regulatory agencies. And a 2023 study linked childhood exposure to glyphosate to metabolic disorders. Bayer AG Center for Food Safety thenewlede.org/2025/06/new-st…

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A rare flame retardant mistake poisoned a town, a river and generations. Why the St. Louis, MI, cleanup is far from over — and how federal cuts threaten what’s left. ⤵️ Clean Water Action 💧 cleanwatermi.bsky.social Emory University Sen. Debbie Stabenow Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) thenewlede.org/2025/06/michig…

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“You can’t put a price on burying your daughter,” said Jim Hall. His Michigan hometown is a cautionary tale of toxic pollution—and now, cleanup funding is under threat. Clean Water Action 💧 cleanwatermi.bsky.social Emory University Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) thenewlede.org/2025/06/michig…

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#TheLensNola🔍 Tiny air pollutants can disrupt metabolism in pregnant women — potentially causing stress, early labor, and risks to fetal health. ✍ Brian Bienkowski via @TheNewLedeNews Full story 👇 buff.ly/ipqyF6u

#TheLensNola🔍  Tiny air pollutants can disrupt metabolism in pregnant women — potentially causing stress, early labor, and risks to fetal health.

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As the Trump administration pushes for the deepest cuts in U.S. EPA history, the consequences could be devastating—especially for toxic Superfund sites across the country. Read the story of one such site in Michigan: thenewlede.org/2025/06/michig… Clean Water Action michiganhealth

As the Trump administration pushes for the deepest cuts in <a href="/EPA/">U.S. EPA</a> history, the consequences could be devastating—especially for toxic Superfund sites across the country.

Read the story of one such site in Michigan: thenewlede.org/2025/06/michig…
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“Every U.S. EPA safeguard that this administration is trying to eliminate is a direct attack on the health of hundreds of thousands of Americans,” said Patrick Drupp of Sierra Club. Federal regulators are proposing to repeal mercury and greenhouse gas limits. thenewlede.org/2025/06/epa-po…

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The U.S. EPA says cleanup of St. Louis, Michigan, may take 15 more years — if it’s funded. Trump’s proposed cuts could change that. ⤵️ thenewlede.org/2025/06/michig…

The <a href="/EPA/">U.S. EPA</a> says cleanup of St. Louis, Michigan, may take 15 more years — if it’s funded. Trump’s proposed cuts could change that. ⤵️

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“Where are they falling short in their testing? The answer is everywhere,” said Jerry Heindel, director of HEEDS.org. Scientists say the U.S. FDA must fix food packaging rules for #MAHA to have a real impact. thenewlede.org/2025/06/fda-fo…

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“The science is established that mixtures of chemicals present below the individual threshold can cause effects,” said Jane Muncke of Food Packaging Forum. Scientists say the U.S. FDA must fix food packaging rules for #MAHA to matter. ⤵️ thenewlede.org/2025/06/fda-fo…

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Over 10,000 chemicals are used in food & packaging in the US. However, most are tested by the companies that profit from them. Robert F. Kennedy Jr says he’ll close the U.S. FDA's GRAS loophole, which let 99% of new chemicals bypass review. thenewlede.org/2025/06/fda-fo…