Archive for March 2026
CLOSED Action Alert: Tell the Division of Mining, Land, and Water to Deny Permit Reissuance Application from Graphite One
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Read MorePFAS in Drinking Water: Health Risks, Science, and Solutions for Alaska and Beyond
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of highly persistent chemicals that have been linked to serious health effects, including increased risk of certain cancers, immune system suppression, developmental harms, and impacts on liver and thyroid function. In Alaska, concerns about PFAS contamination, particularly near military installations, airports, and firefighting training sites, have raised…
Read MoreFrom Lawns to Lawsuits: The Expanding Fight over Glyphosate
Glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world and a key ingredient in products like Roundup, is sprayed on farms, roadsides, and home lawns, with residues now being detected in soil, water, and food across the U.S. (Benbrook, 2016; USGS, 2019). For communities already overburdened by pollution and limited healthcare access, this widespread exposure…
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