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GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis
Episode 309
Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
-The EPA recognized 48 outstanding water infrastructure projects nationwide, six in New England
- EPA proposes“alternative groundwater protection standards” for contaminants such as mercury and arsenic.
-Above-normal wildfire danger is forecast across western U.S. states this summer
- Bill A.1556G, which would ban three chemicals—potassium bromate, propyl paraben, and Red Dye No. 3—from food sold in NY state
-Over 700 geese were found dead this winter along East Hampton’s Georgica Pond, likely victims of a severe H5N1 (bird flu) outbreak
-Agrivoltaics—combining crop cultivation with solar panels—can boost land efficiency while conserving water
-Back yard “Victory Gardens” in 1944, supplied about 40% of the nation’s fresh fruits and vegetables,