Hundreds of employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were laid off this week, including researchers who monitor the health of coal miners.
As EPA Pulls Back, Schoolchildren Could Face the Steepest Risks
Environmental lawyers say Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s slashing of federal protections against toxic emissions could lead to increased exposure to dangerous pollutants for kids living in fenceline communities.
Environmental lawyers say Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s slashing of federal protections against toxic emissions could lead to increased exposure to dangerous pollutants for kids living in fenceline communities.
Texas Has the Highest Rate of Uninsured Children, and It’s Getting Worse
Among the issues is a backlog of thousands of families who applied for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP.
Among the issues is a backlog of thousands of families who applied for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP.
Nowhere to Turn: Abortion Laws Erode Trust Between Mental Health Providers and Their Clients
A pro-choice national directory links clients with vetted professionals to discuss abortion.
A pro-choice national directory links clients with vetted professionals to discuss abortion.
An Urgent Argument for the HPV Vaccine
Chris Riley’s symptoms started in the summer of 2021. At first, he didn’t think much about them.
Chris Riley’s symptoms started in the summer of 2021. At first, he didn’t think much about them.
Texas Is Unprepared for Compound Climate Disasters
The 100-year-old house Edwards inherited from her parents had sustained significant damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 (she had to live in her car for months) and a band of intense thunderstorms known as a derecho earlier this year.
The 100-year-old house Edwards inherited from her parents had sustained significant damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 (she had to live in her car for months) and a band of intense thunderstorms known as a derecho earlier this year.
Workers at Poultry, Swine Processing Plants Are at High Risk of Injury, Need More Protection, New Studies Conclude
The problems, however, were linked more closely to the volume of animals the workers processed – the so-called “piece rate” – than the assembly line speed that had prompted the two-year studies.
The problems, however, were linked more closely to the volume of animals the workers processed – the so-called “piece rate” – than the assembly line speed that had prompted the two-year studies.
‘We Give Manufactured Chemicals More Rights Than We Give Criminal Defendants’
Environmental pollution and human exposure are widespread,” the paper’s authors write.
Environmental pollution and human exposure are widespread,” the paper’s authors write.
How Texas’ War on Drug Users Fueled an Austin Overdose Disaster
A mass casualty event last spring lays bare the costs of the state’s punitive approach to the ongoing crisis spurred by fentanyl and other super-potent substances.
A mass casualty event last spring lays bare the costs of the state’s punitive approach to the ongoing crisis spurred by fentanyl and other super-potent substances.
How a San Francisco Navy Lab Became a Hub for Human Radiation Experiments
The previous year, Jones was one of thousands of U.S. troops directly exposed to radiation during aboveground nuclear weapons tests in the Nevada desert.
The previous year, Jones was one of thousands of U.S. troops directly exposed to radiation during aboveground nuclear weapons tests in the Nevada desert.
Domestic Violence Shelters in Texas See a Surge of Pregnant Women After the Dobbs Decision
Cruz Sánchez spent a good part of the dinner coordinating with people across the border to stop that from happening.
Cruz Sánchez spent a good part of the dinner coordinating with people across the border to stop that from happening.
A Dangerous Chemical Is Fouling Niagara Falls’ Air. New York State Hasn’t Put a Stop to It.
The DEC violation notice focuses on two pollution-control devices that have failed to adequately capture ortho-toluidine and DPA. Ortho-toluidine is a known human carcinogen that was linked to bladder cancer in animal experiments as far back as the 1950s.
The DEC violation notice focuses on two pollution-control devices that have failed to adequately capture ortho-toluidine and DPA. Ortho-toluidine is a known human carcinogen that was linked to bladder cancer in animal experiments as far back as the 1950s.
We Can’t Fix Health Care if We’re Not Talking About It
Millions of Americans — nearly 1 in 12 by recent estimates — lack health coverage. In some states the numbers are much higher, like my home state of Texas, where about 1 in 6 people are uninsured.
Millions of Americans — nearly 1 in 12 by recent estimates — lack health coverage. In some states the numbers are much higher, like my home state of Texas, where about 1 in 6 people are uninsured.
Immigrant Domestic Abuse Victims Are Waiting Longer Than Ever for Relief
If you do what I want you to do, I will get you your papers.
If you do what I want you to do, I will get you your papers.
California’s Aging Population Is on the Front Lines of Extreme Heat
By the end of this decade, 10.8 million Californians — or one quarter of the state’s population — will be over 60 years old. That could change the way the state prepares for rising temperatures.
By the end of this decade, 10.8 million Californians — or one quarter of the state’s population — will be over 60 years old. That could change the way the state prepares for rising temperatures.
As California’s Central Valley Bakes, Calls Grow for Renter Protections
Advocates want state and local officials to set a maximum indoor temperature standard for residences.
Advocates want state and local officials to set a maximum indoor temperature standard for residences.