A Full-Court Press to Get the Lead Out By Ben Jealous March 31, 2024 Behind the push to eliminate the lingering threat of lead In this story: toxics, flint water crisis
Everything Isn’t Pura Vida in Costa Rica By Michael Fox January 16, 2024 The country’s banana industry is heavily reliant on chemical pesticides that threaten the environment and public health In this story: pesticides, toxics, economic justice, environmental justice
Our Chemical Romance Has Real Consequences for Our Health By Jonathan Hahn October 15, 2023 Kristina Marusic paints a grim picture of ubiquitous chemicals and their health impacts In this story: books, toxics, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Coal Dust Is Blowin’ in the Wind By Austyn Gaffney September 26, 2023 That black stuff spilling off railcars is a threat to public health and waterways across the United States In this story: coal, coal ash, health, water, toxics
School Supplies That Rule (Because They’re Vegan, Less Toxic, Repairable, and Plastic-Free) By Jessian Choy August 28, 2023 Here are some of the best (and safest) back-to-school goodies In this story: parents, toxics, buyers' guide
What Are the Least Toxic and Greenest Carpets and Rugs? By Jessian Choy July 31, 2023 Get floored by these ethically made, tree-free, and sheep-free options In this story: Ms. Green, buyers' guide, toxics, sustainability, fashion
Safer, Greener Textiles and How to Vet Ecolabel Certifications By Jessian Choy July 5, 2023 A search for less-toxic fashion, linens, and furnishings In this story: toxics, health, buyers' guide, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
From Plantations to Petrochemicals By Dana Drugmand June 19, 2023 The historical roots of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley can be found in slavery In this story: environmental justice, toxics, dirty fuels
Goldman Prize Winner Diane Wilson Protected San Antonio Bay By Grace van Deelen April 24, 2023 Often alone in her efforts, this unexpected activist won big against a major plastics manufacturer In this story: activism, plastic, toxics
Woman as Medical Waste By Kate Golden March 30, 2023 A cancer survivor reflects on the downstream costs of her treatment In this story: science, water, toxics