Category: Systemic
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Opioid Addiction Doesn’t Vote Red or Blue
How Bipartisan Efforts Can Address the Epidemic Perpetrated by Big Pharma The Scale of the Crisis The opioid epidemic continues to devastate American families, communities, and economies, with no regard for political affiliation. In 2021 alone, more than 81,000 Americans died from opioid-related overdoses, a staggering figure that has only worsened in recent years (Centers…
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PFAS & Sewage-Fed Wetlands: A Toxic Restoration Problem
When Restoration Becomes Contamination: The Hidden Cost of Effluent in Wetland Projects A Hidden Threat Beneath the Surface Wetlands are often called the “kidneys of the earth” because they filter pollutants, store floodwater, and provide habitat for wildlife. In recent years, restoration projects have increasingly used treated wastewater (effluent) to replenish or create wetlands, framing…