Bluesky reaches 40 million users while testing a controversial “dislike” feature. The decentralized platform bets on user controls over centralized moderation, but the strategy carries significant risks.
Millions of tons of American electronic waste are being illegally shipped to developing nations in Southeast Asia, according to a new environmental report. The investigation uncovered widespread regulatory evasion and dangerous handling practices that threaten both environmental and human health.
A comprehensive two-year investigation has revealed that United States-based companies are shipping millions of tons of electronic waste to developing countries in Southeast Asia, creating what environmental watchdogs describe as a “hidden tsunami” of toxic materials. According to the report from the Seattle-based Basel Action Network (BAN), at least 10 American companies are exporting used electronics to Asia and the Middle East, often bypassing international regulations and environmental protections.
Major Shift in Toxic Chemical Oversight The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing significant changes to how it evaluates some of…
Douglas Troutman’s expected confirmation would mean the top four positions in EPA’s chemical safety division are held by former industry lobbyists. Environmental advocates warn this could reverse recent progress on toxic chemical protections and endanger public health.
The U.S. Senate is reportedly preparing to confirm Douglas Troutman, a current industry lobbyist, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety and pollution prevention office, according to sources familiar with the nomination process. If confirmed, analysts suggest this would mean all four top positions in the agency’s toxics office would be held by former chemical industry lobbyists, raising significant concerns among public health advocates.
