Researchers found at least one hormone or pharmaceutical in 7 percent of the 844 aquifers at depths used for public water supply and 14 percent of 247 sites at aquifers used for domestic supply. Emerging contaminant threats in the United States water supply — things like pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, and hormones — are garnering attention from public health experts and the federal government. Read more.
How Change Happens: A Reminder from Lois Gibbs
By Lois Gibbs. As we sit back and ponder yesterday’s election results, it seems like a good time to pause and reflect on how lasting