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Trump Admin Pauses Federal Health Communications

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to cease external communications.

‘Clay Fire’ Breaks Out in Riverside, California

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.

Toxic Fallout from Los Angeles Wildfires: Lead and Chemicals Pollute Air

Los Angeles is grappling with the toxic aftermath of wildfires that devastated areas including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, destroying over 15,000 structures and releasing dangerous pollutants into the air. Scientists report that the burning of homes, cars, and infrastructure has produced hazardous levels of toxins, including lead and chlorine.

EU Weighs Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products

European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.

Train Derailment in Kentucky Blocks Residents, Closes Road During Winter Storm

Norfolk Southern crews are working to clear the wreckage of a train derailment in Scott County, Kentucky, as the region braces for an incoming snowstorm.

Department of Defense Funding Fungus Protein Alternative

The Pentagon is funding companies creating protein alternatives as part of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP).

New Study Links Seed Oils to Increased Risk of Colon Cancer

A new study published in the medical journal Gut suggests that seed oils, commonly found in processed and packaged foods, may contribute to an increased risk of colon cancer.

Texas Sues Companies Labeling Toxic Products as Safe

The State of Texas is suing companies that falsely claim that products containing toxic chemicals such as "forever chemicals" are safe.

Goldman Sachs-Owned Synagro Pushes Congress for Protection from Lawsuits

Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.

Mexican Military Seizes Over a Ton of Fentanyl in Historic Raid

Mexican authorities announced the seizure of more than a ton of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa during two raids on Tuesday. The bust is one of the largest in the country’s history, as soldiers and marines confiscated the synthetic opioid in a state long dominated by drug cartels.

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