EHN Originals

In the course of a century, Houston, once known for its magnolia flowers, turned into the “energy capital of the world.” To many, at 52 miles long and deepening under its 11th expansion, the Houston Ship Channel represents its epicenter. To read and watch a version of this story in Spanish click here. Haz clic…

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During a shareholders meeting in Tokyo last Friday, a group of investors in Nippon Steel asked the company to improve its decarbonization strategy and reduce harmful emissions in light of its pending acquisition of U.S. Steel. Nippon Steel, the largest steel producer in Japan and the fourth-largest in the world, is set to purchase U.S.…

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For the second time this year, a chemical recycling plant built to turn waste into usable products has closed, casting further doubt on the viability of an upstart industry that has been plagued by financial and technical challenges in its effort to scale up. Fulcrum BioFuels launched its Sierra plant outside Reno, Nevada, in 2022…

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When dozens of Maine farmers discovered high levels of PFAS in their soil and water, our state’s agricultural community found itself on the verge of crisis. These “forever chemicals” pose a grave risk to our food supply and to the farmers and their families working on contaminated land. It was clear that we needed solutions,…

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PITTSBURGH — Portable air filters in daycares and early learning centers can decrease harmful indoor pollutants by 83%, according to a new report. The report, published by the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia-based nonprofit advocacy group Women for a Healthy Environment, assessed PM2.5 — fine particulate matter pollution that can penetrate deep in our lungs — at…

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Today we’re re-airing our conversation with Dr. Beverly Wright, who joined the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast last year to discuss her journey as an environmental justice pioneer. This episode originally aired in June 2023 and we are re-airing it today to celebrate Juneteenth, as Dr. Wright’s work on justice and equity speaks…

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During the Covid pandemic, the world cheered as we nurses stepped up. Everyone knows we are essential workers, but our essential role in coping with the climate crisis is much less cheered on, despite our ongoing efforts to be part of the solution. According to The Lancet, climate change is the greatest global health threat…

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Editor’s note: The note below from Environmental Health Sciences’ founder and chief scientist, Pete Myers, is a featured comment on a recent Washington Post article on microplastic inhalation. Environmental Health Sciences publishes EHN.org. I have been involved for almost 30 years in the health effects of plastics, especially the chemicals that are their basic ingredients.…

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Seven popular coconut oils recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, Mamavation — an environmental wellness blog and community — had seven coconut oils tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 134 parts per billion to 1,331…

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HOUSTON – Louisiana communities are experiencing up to 1,000 times the lifetime exposure limit for the cancer-causing compound ethylene oxide, according to a new study published in Environmental Science and Technology. In February 2023 Johns Hopkins University researchers measured ambient ethylene oxide in one of the most polluted portions of Louisiana, often called the “Cancer…

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