CDC investigators studying the health impacts of the Ohio train derailment fell ill with symptoms such as sore throat, headache, coughing, and nausea, raising concerns about the safety of the air and drinking water in the area.
President Biden recognized Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday, saying transgender people were "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the railway company for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act and CERCLA by discharging oil and hazardous substances into navigable waters, seeking civil penalties, a declaratory judgment, and orders to ensure safe transport of hazardous materials and mitigate harm caused by the violations.
A new bill in the Florida legislature would make it a misdemeanor for transgender individuals to not use the bathrooms associated with their sex at birth, resulting in criminal charges, jail time, and fines.
Environmental health scientist Stephen Lester is calling on the EPA to test the soil in East Palestine, Ohio for toxic dioxins after a chemical spill following a train derailment.
The Italian government has proposed a draft law to ban lab-grown food and animal feed production in the country to protect its cultural heritage and traditional food and agriculture sectors.
Italy regulates sale and labeling of insect flour foods, including bans on their use in traditional Mediterranean foods and maximum supervision to protect consumers.
