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Nuclear Frontline Communities Understand Cumulative Burdens—Let’s Get Policymakers On The Same Page

Union of Concerned Scientists

Nuclear frontline communities are people and communities directly harmed by the development, production, testing, clean-up, and waste storage of nuclear weapons and nuclear materials. FUSRAP does not currently consider cumulative burdens in setting clean up standards. Louis at the Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

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Federal Water Tap, May 1: White House Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

Circle of Blue

31 : Congressional representatives who signed a letter asking the U.S. News Briefs Environmental Justice Executive Order President Biden signed a wide-ranging executive order intended to prioritize the pollution concerns of low-income and minority communities in federal decision-making. Instead of 7.48 million acre-feet from Powell.

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DEP Invites Comments On A Proposed Declaration Of An Exceptional Air Pollution Event Due To 2023 Wildfire Smoke Impacts

PA Environment Daily

A successful Exceptional Event declaration approved by EPA will mean DEP can essentially exclude the bad air days caused by wildfires from their analysis of whether Pennsylvania meets or exceeds air quality health standards. Questions should be directed to: Sean Nolan at (717) 772-3377 or senolan@pa.gov.

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The Science is Clear: Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Hurt Women’s Health

Union of Concerned Scientists

While the draft opinion does not rely on a scientific argument, it would have a huge impact on science-based policies about reproductive health and family planning— policies that should be grounded in scientific evidence, not political ideology. Wade , has allowed for improved access to reproductive health care for generations of people.

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Florida is a Climate-Denying Hellscape

Legal Planet

If signed by Gov. On extremely hot days, many outdoor workers in Florida often lack access to three basic accommodations: water, shade and rest breaks, according to Health News Florida. There’s legislation for buying up endangered land and improving the state’s wildlife and land management programs.

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Penn State Extension: Can You Tell If A Stream Is Healthy? Meet The Stream Doctors With Science U

PA Environment Daily

Stream health is crucial for maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems and the overall well-being of surrounding environments. Monitoring and preserving stream health are essential to safeguarding these invaluable resources and ensuring sustainable use for present and future generations. Click Here to watch video.

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PAEE/NAAEE: Relaunch Of 'Outside For 5' Campaign Urges Educators To Embrace Outdoor Learning

PA Environment Daily

The Outside for 5 campaign was first developed in 2022 in response to the pandemic-related decline in youth mental health and the associated impact on classroom educators who have faced increased levels of burnout. Click Here to sign up for the PAEE newsletter (bottom of page, left). Click Here to become a member.