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Himars strike deep behind enemy lines fuels talk of Ukrainian counter-offensive

Ukraine struck a railway depot with Himars and knocked out power supplies in a Russian-occupied city deep behind the front line in what appeared to be preparation for a much-anticipated counter offensive.

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EPA proposes 1st national rule to test for PFAS in public water systems

Consumer Reports sounded the alarm years ago on PFAS -- also known as “forever chemicals” because they essentially never break down naturally, are often added to products to make them waterproof, stain resistant, or nonstick.

Judge orders far-right Republican to pay legal costs in Arizona election lawsuit

Mark Finchem, who ran for secretary of state, was rebuked by the court for his ‘groundless’ claims of fraud in loss to Adrian Fontes

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A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he's watching for now

Officials are monitoring the air and water in East Palestine, Ohio, since a train carrying chemicals derailed there. A local doctor tells us what he is seeing.

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A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he's watching for now

Officials are monitoring the air and water in East Palestine, Ohio, since a train carrying chemicals derailed there. A local doctor tells us what he is seeing.

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Hyundai's low-cost, long-range sedan is shaping up to be a major pain for Elon Musk

Hyundai's new Ioniq 6 sedan offers an impressive 361 miles of range for $45,500. It could be bad news for Tesla's Model 3.

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Rosie O’Donnell goes on TikTok rant about Ohio train derailment: ‘Nothing’s being done about it’

Actress, comedian and author Rosie O'Donnell took to TikTok Friday to voice her outrage over the EPA's handling of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Pete Buttigieg gets 'F' grade from East Palestine's congressman: 'He hasn't shown up'

Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, spoke with FOX News Digital on Thursday about the train derailment in his district that spilled toxic chemicals into East Palestine and the surrounding area.

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JESSE WATTERS: Norfolk Southern doesn't think East Palestine deserves better?

Fox News host Jesse Watters calls out Norfolk Sothern's response to the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

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Vinyl chloride's invisible threat: Thousands of pounds are released every year in the U.S. as part of "poison plastic" manufacturing

The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.

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Making Ends Meet: Save money, your skin & the planet in the shower

And if you want to reduce the cost of your water bill, the first place you can start is your shower. And bonus! The experts at Consumer Reports say not only can you save money, but you can also save your skin and the planet too.

TUCKER CARLSON: Mayor Pete is completely incompetent

Fox News host Tucker Carlson slams Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over his handling of the Ohio trail derailment on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

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Ohio train derailment unleashing 'chemical catastrophe': Dr. Nicole Saphier

Board certified radiologist and Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reveals potential health concerns following the train derailment on "America Reports."

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One of the materials on the derailed Ohio train is linked to a rare and "exceptionally deadly" cancer. Here's what to know about the other substances on board.

About half a dozen hazardous substances were on board the train when it derailed in East Palestine – as well as the residue of one substance that can cause genetic mutations.

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Austria suspends rescue operation in Turkey after ‘clashes’

The Austrian army has suspended its aid mission in Turkey citing security concerns after “clashes”.

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These everyday items endanger the environment. Here’s how to handle them.

Products that can be hazardous to humans, animals and the environment often lurk in basements and clutter up cabinets. Here's how to dispose of them safely.

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How Chiefs overcame adversity and limited Joe Burrow; Jalen Hurts' Achilles heel?

How did the Chiefs overcome defensive adjustments while also limiting Joe Burrow and the Bengals on offense? Do Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have an Achilles Heel? Warren Sharp analyzes those topics.

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NFL odds: Betting edges on 49ers-Eagles, Bengals-Chiefs

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for each game in the conference championships.

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Trump’s golf course photo with Philadelphia mob boss raises questions

Spokesman won’t say if ex-president knows Joseph ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, saying he ‘takes countless photos with people’

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NFL divisional odds: How to bet Jaguars-Chiefs

Here's all you need from a betting perspective on the Jaguars-Chiefs game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Geoff Schwartz

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NFL divisional round odds: Betting edges on Giants-Eagles, Cowboys-49ers, more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for each game in the divisional round.

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'Concerning' map reveals where fish caught in the US are full of hazardous 'forever chemicals'

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or forever chemicals, are in waterways across the US, scientists warn, making it risky to eat some fish.

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‘White, male’ narrators on nature shows may discourage ‘minority’ viewers from watching TV

The Environment Agency funded research that concluded that white, male narrators on nature programs could make minority viewers feel excluded.

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NFL odds Week 17: Betting edges on Panthers-Bucs, Browns-Commanders, more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 17 NFL slate.

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NFL odds Week 15: Betting edges on Falcons-Saints, Lions-Jets, more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 15 NFL slate.

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NFL odds Week 14: Betting edges on Vikings-Lions, Panthers-Seahawks

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 14 NFL slate.

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Tua Tagovailoa's historic red-zone success; Colts' blunder: Sharp Edges

Tua Tagavailoa has been incredible in the red zone as the rest of the NFL struggles there. Warren Sharp breaks down the huge benefit that's provided the Dolphins.

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An Unequal Liberty

Liberty does not have to mean what the Supreme Court thinks it means.

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New Report Says Texas Waterway Pollution Worst In The Nation

Patrick Bayou is an EPA superfund site, where toxic chemicals flow right into the Houston shipping channel.

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NFL odds Week 12: Betting edges on Saints-49ers, Bucs-Browns and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Saints-49ers and the full Week 12 NFL slate.

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Russell Wilson has himself to blame; Why so many NFL games have been close

Russell Wilson was hit 17 times Sunday. Warren Sharp tells you why the QB has only himself to blame. Also, why are we seeing so many close NFL games this year?

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NFL odds Week 10: How to bet Browns-Dolphins, pick

Here's everything you need to know about Browns-Dolphins, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Warren Sharp.

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NFL odds Week 10: Betting edges on Cowboys-Packers, Vikings-Bills and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Cowboys-Packers and the full Week 10 NFL slate.

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What is COP27? What you need to know about the U.N. climate summit

World leaders will meet in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh for climate talks, as the United Nations warns "the work ahead is immense."

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NFL odds Week 9: Betting edges on Vikings-Commanders, Rams-Buccaneers and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Vikings-Commanders and the full Week 9 NFL slate.

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How to avoid ‘forever chemicals’ lurking in your child’s school uniform, everyday clothes

If your child wears a school uniform, they could be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals before they even get out the front door.

Man pleads guilty to illegally discharging industrial waste into Jackson sewer system

A Jackson wastewater hauler pleaded guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system, prosecutors announced.

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Court filing: Trump objects to expediting appeal in special master case

Donald Trump on Monday objected to a Justice Department request for an expedited ruling in the special master case involving documents seized by the FBI in an August search of the former president's Florida home.

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Justice Jackson, on her first day in the Supreme Court, pushes back on a lawyer trying to gut the Clean Waters Act.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, on her first day as a Supreme Court Justice, pushed back on a lawyer trying to gut the Clean Waters Act. In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the extent of the EPA’s regulations will be affected, especially in regards to wetlands. If the court rules in favor of the Sackett’s, the couple that brought the case to the Supreme Court when they were ordered by the EPA to not build on their purchased wetlands in Idaho, then the EPA could be limited in the kinds of wetlands and streams that the Clean Waters Act protects from pollution.

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Tribune investigation: Chicago’s sewage district fails to warn gardeners free sludge contains toxic forever chemicals

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District disregarded studies finding PFAS in food grown in its compost and downplayed health risks, documents show.

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Scientists Are Trying To Solve The 'Forever Chemicals' Problem

PFAS are chemicals that don't wear down even after being disposed. Now scientists are trying to address them before they cause human side effects.

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Supremely out of order: Supreme Court order on ICE guidelines violates tradition

In the span of a month, the Supreme Court overturned a half-century-old abortion right, knocked down a century-old New York concealed firearm carry law, made it much harder to hold law enforcement accountable for constitutional violations, frustrated the EPA’s ability to regulate emissions and eroded the wall between church and state, a series of activist rulings in the name of constitutional ...

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‘Out of a horror movie’: Pennsylvania officer shoots snake around man’s neck

Officer was able to fire one shot that injured 15ft reptile because its midportion, not head, was around the victim’s neck

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Toddler found alone after losing both parents to Highland Park shooting – reports

Viral picture showed two-year-old Aiden McCarthy, who was reunited with his grandparents

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Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions

The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden.

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‘Forever chemicals’ may have polluted 20m acres of US cropland, study says

PFAS-tainted sewage sludge is used as fertilizer in fields and report finds that about 20m acres of cropland could be contaminated A farmer harvesting soybeans on a farm near Waukegan, Illinois. Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA About 20m acres of cropland in the United States may be contaminated from PFAS-tainted sewage sludge that has been used as fertilizer, a new report estimates. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of about 9,000 compounds used to make products heat-, water

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How Can We Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle?

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

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How Can We Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle?

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

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Is Hitting A 50% Recycling Rate Realistic?

The EPA set the national recycling rate to 50% by 2030, but what will it take for citizens and businesses to hit that goal?

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The World United To Fix The Ozone Hole, So Why Not Climate Change?

In the first installment of "Operation: Earth," Newsy's "In The Loop" dives into the ozone solution and its relation to climate change issues.

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How Biden Stumbled on Immigration Reform

President Biden campaigned on the promise of undoing the draconian immigration policies of the Trump era. As the midterms approach, is it too late?

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Start-up Cityzenith is helping Amazon and governments reduce emissions from buildings with digital twins

The race is on to lower emissions from buildings. One possible method is digital twins, virtual representations of buildings and other infrastructure.

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Ted Cruz laments angry supreme court hearings a day after angry airport fracas

Texas senator filmed becoming confrontational with airport staff after missing check-in window for flight from Bozeman, Montana The film showed the masked Cruz remonstrating with the two staff members and an armed officer. It was not possible to hear what was said. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA In Washington on Monday, the Texas senator Ted Cruz complained that supreme court confirmation hearings have become increasingly angry and confrontational. In Bozeman, Montana the previous day, however, t

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California won't immediately change pollution credit program

Newsom administration officials say they are in no rush to make changes to one of California's key climate change programs despite concerns it won't be able to meet its emissions reduction goals.

Amid air quality concerns, districts embrace electric buses

Efforts to make school buses greener are gaining momentum thanks to billions of dollars in spending in the federal infrastructure plan.

St. Johns County woman sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spill

A St. Johns County woman is speaking out about the Environmental Protection Agency’s classification of coal ash as “nonhazardous waste” after a damaged barge spilled 9,300 tons of the substance in the waters off Atlantic Beach.

St. Johns County sounds alarm on coal ash after barge spill

A St. Johns County woman is speaking out about the Environmental Protection Agency’s classification of coal ash as “nonhazardous waste” after a damaged barge spilled 9,300 tons of the substance in the waters off Atlantic Beach.

What to know about phosphate mining in Florida

Phosphorus, a mineral that helps keep us healthy, can be found in everything from our food to our toothpaste.

Edmunds puts Tesla's range to the test

This undated photo by Edmunds shows five electric vehicles at a test track in the Mojave Desert, in California, undergoing testing for maximum range. A CHALLENGE FROM TESLAThe lackluster results prompted the automaker to reach out to the Edmunds test team. Once each vehicle’s range estimate indicated zero miles, we measured how far it could go before coming to a complete stop. AdEDMUNDS SAYS: Edmunds’ EV range test isn’t meant to be the definitive word on a vehicle’s range but rather a real-world complement to the laboratory-based EPA testing. We’ll continue to test to an indicated zero because we’d never advise customers to rely on the unpredictable buffer range.

Report: Advocacy group also hunting for source of unpleasant odor in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division isn’t the only agency investigating the source of an unpleasant odor in Brunswick. Glynn Environmental Coalition, an environmental advocacy group, told the Brunswick News that citizens deserve an answer, and the GEC hopes to be able to provide one if the EPD can’t. Georgia’s EPD has received dozens of odor complaints throughout Glynn County since early December. AdThe GEC said it has launched a separate investigation into the source of the smell -- one that parallels the state’s investigation. Executive Director Rachael Thompson said the group will be looking into dew point as well as odor complaints and weather data, the Brunswick News reported.

What’s that smell? Unpleasant odor wafts through Brunswick

This map shows some of the odor complaints received by the state. In fact, Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division has received dozens of odor complaints throughout Glynn County since early December. Dispatch logs show one person called last month about an odor “coming into her home, making her sick,” while others have reported smelling gas. While the Environmental Protection Division has yet to identify the source of the odor, Thompson said it is important that regulators get to the bottom of the issue once and for all. Title V permitsBased on some complaints, Thompson said, there has been speculation about the smell coming from an industrial plant nearby.

Drinking water possibly contaminated

The Navy is testing drinking water wells in and around Naval Station Mayport and OLF Whitehouse. The EPA issued a lifetime health advisory to chemicals related to fire fighting foam. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Study: Chipotle bowls contain cancer-linked chemicals

Joe Raedle/Getty Images(CNN) - The bowls at Chipotle have become a staple for the restaurant, but a new report is drawing some big concerns about them. The New Food Economy says it found the fiber bowls are exposed to chemicals that can lead to cancer. The study says the bowls are treated with "PFAS," also called forever chemicals. It helps bowls hold hot, wet, and greasy food. The chemicals also seep into the soil as the bowls break down, leading to toxic compost.

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