pollution

Warning: Beach closings on the rise

July 19, 2011 By John Bachtell

With a monster heat wave enveloping tthe Midwest, a lot of residents are heading to the Great Lakes beaches to cool off, but look out!

GOP would sacrifice environment, thousands of women for profit

May 19, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

Young girls and women who have been exposed to air pollution may have had their DNA mutated, causing them to contract breast cancer before menopause.

Michigan students exposed to high levels of pollution

May 9, 2011 By Joel Wendland-Liu

A new study reveals that most of Michigan's public school students are exposed to high levels of pollution and GOP lawmakers there are ignoring steps to correct the problem.

Chicago activists call for environmental justice

April 5, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

After years of community campaigns, investigations and pressure, the EPA finally confirmed high levels of toxic lead in the air and around local schools.

Why Latinos depend on the Environmental Protection Agency

March 24, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The role of the EPA, especially when it comes to the health and wellbeing of the Latino community, is extremely critical, according to a new report.