Trump Administration moves to weaken standards for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
May 14, 2025
A little more than a year after announcing its first ever drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing course, announcing it intends to rescind regulations for four key types of toxic PFAS compounds.…
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Neonicotinoids and Human Health
April 25, 2025
Previously thought to pose no risk to humans, there is increasing evidence that neonicotinoids may have harmful health effects.…
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Drinking Water Violations Within Wisconsin’s Public Water Systems
April 9, 2025
Everyone deserves clean, safe drinking water. In Wisconsin, about two-thirds of people get their drinking water from public water systems.…
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Health Benefits of Clean Energy in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
Wind and solar produce no emissions while generating electricity, and there are little established direct health effects from solar panels or wind turbines.…
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Drivers of Environmental Burden in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
In order to effectively address environmental drivers of health disparities, it is important to understand community-specific challenges and opportunities.…
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Assessing Environmental Burden in Wisconsin
April 9, 2025
Environmental quality is an important determinant of community health via the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we play on.…
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Microplastics in our bodies: How much do they hurt us?
April 7, 2025
What does all the plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems mean for our health?…
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Microplastics in Our Bodies: Exposure & Potential Health Harms
April 4, 2025
Micro- and nanoplastics — small plastic particles — are ubiquitous in the environment. This includes the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.…
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Under the Lens: Microplastics in the environment and our bodies
March 27, 2025
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the environment. This includes the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.…
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Lessons from history: Regulatory responses to persistent pollutants
March 27, 2025
By now, most have heard mention of “forever chemicals,” referencing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. But PFAS are not the first class of chemicals to hold this title.…
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