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10/11/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Carcinogen in tap water poisoning more than 200 million Americans

Erin Brockovich brought chromium-6 to fame when she railed against a power company that had been polluting the water in Hinkley, California. Ms. Brockovich put water pollution under the spotlight 25 years ago, and yet, in spite of all that she accomplished, chromium-6 is still being found in water supplies nationwide. Almost three decades have […]

11/10/2015 / By Vicki Batts

EPA bans pesticide, but is it all a ruse?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may seek to ban a common pesticide used on citrus fruits, almonds and other crops, according to a new proposal they released on October 30. Chlorpyrifos is a popular insecticide used on a variety of crops, many of which are American favorites, such as apples, grapes, cherries and broccoli. This […]

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