‘sound-science’-bills-limiting-state-environmental-regulations-set-‘insurmountable-burden-of-proof,’-scientists-say

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Bills in four states require state environmental regulations to show “direct causal link” to “manifest bodily harm,” not just increased risk of disease. Scientists say that’s all but impossible. By Dennis Pillion A series of Republican state legislatures are advancing, or have already passed, laws severely limiting the ability ofContinue Reading

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Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike., Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack NewsFeed Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shehran oil depot on the outskirts of northern Tehran following an Israeli attackContinue Reading

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New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their crops with guano gathered from nearby islands, dramatically boosting yields in the desert landscape. The resulting agricultural surplus fueled trade, populationContinue Reading

Will Congress get kids online safety right? Let’s hope so.

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a package of kids online safety legislation to the House floor, and the Senate unanimously passed the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.src), which would strengthen parents’ abilities to protect their kids online and hold commercial entities accountable for failing to protect children…Continue Reading