Thursday, March 13, 2025

Tag: chemical industry

The corporate crusade against PFAS accountability

Over $110 million in lobbying reveals chemical industry's efforts to skirt responsibility for "forever chemicals" crisis.

Why the US is losing the fight to ban toxic chemicals

The flaws of the American chemical regulatory apparatus run deeper than funding or the decisions of the last presidential administration.

Trump EPA unlawfully ignored dangerous chemicals, rules court

In the case of asbestos, the EPA's new direction would mean ignoring almost 8.9 million tones of asbestos-containing products.

POPULAR

Supreme Court rejects lawsuit aimed to block climate change suits against fossil fuel

The Republican effort fell short in stopping Democratic-led states from using their own state courts to sue the fossil fuel industry.

Trump labels Tesla dealership attacks as domestic terrorism amid Musk controversy

Trump escalates his support for Elon Musk by declaring attacks on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, raising concerns over government overreach and the criminalization of political dissent.

Watching as America begins its descent into a fascist state

Let’s talk about Trump to see if he fits the description of a dictator in a fascist government.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil amid nationwide protests

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, as mass protests erupt against the crackdown on student dissent.

Sanders pushes for Medicare expansion as GOP leader signals willingness to discuss

Sanders’ push to expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing benefits was blocked by Senate Republicans, but Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo signaled a willingness to discuss potential solutions.