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EPA Emergency Response Official Mark Durno admitted that East Palestine, OH residents were exposed to dangerous chemicals and wished the agency would have set up the temporary relocation program sooner. The audio comes from a conversation Durno had with an East Palestine resident and was given to Jordan Chariton and Status Coup. Durno responded to…Continue reading EPA Official Admits Mistakes in East Palestine Chemical Disaster Response

President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead. The goal of this department is to reduce wasteful government spending and simplify the language of regulations. Musk has promised transparency and weekly updates regarding any proposed cuts to government spending. Senator Rand Paul,…Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”

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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Referred to DOJ for Alleged Lies to Congress on COVID Nursing Home Policy
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the DOJ (Department of Justice) for criminal prosecution. The committee’s X page said, “Evidence suggests Andrew Cuomo knowingly and willfully made materially false statements about New York’s COVID-19 nursing home disaster and the ensuing cover-up.” The letter signed by…Continue reading Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Referred to DOJ for Alleged Lies to Congress on COVID Nursing Home Policy

Health & Nutrition

Trump Names RFK Jr. HHS Secretary In New Administration
President Donald J. Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which includes oversight of the FDA, CDC, and NIH among other important federal health agencies. There have been mixed reactions following the announcement, which follows Trump and Kennedy’s campaign promise to make America healthy again. President…Continue reading Trump Names RFK Jr. HHS Secretary In New Administration

Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals
A 113-page House report was released last week regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations evaluated the “effectiveness and scientific accuracy of the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 vaccine promotional campaign that ran from August…Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals

Science & Tech

Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry
Most peer reviewers receive research funds and other payments from the industry, according to new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The peer review process has long been considered necessary to ensure the study is trustworthy and replicable. The latest publication provides data on financial incentives for peer reviewers in the…Continue reading Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry

Environment

USDA Approves Deregulation of GMOs with Up to 12 Genetic Modifications
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has now deregulated certain GMO crops, allowing plants with up to 12 genetic modifications to bypass regulatory oversight if these modifications could theoretically be achieved through conventional breeding methods. APHIS published the final notice on Wednesday, noting that it received 6,500 comments regarding the proposal. The…Continue reading USDA Approves Deregulation of GMOs with Up to 12 Genetic Modifications

Policy

Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead. The goal of this department is to reduce wasteful government spending and simplify the language of regulations. Musk has promised transparency and weekly updates regarding any proposed cuts to government spending. Senator Rand Paul,…Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency Looks to Cut Wasteful Federal Spending With “Historic Opportunity”

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Preliminary Test Results Released for Conyers Chemical Fire as Class Action Lawyers Move In

There have been about 20 lawsuits so far against BioLab in the aftermath of the chlorine chemical fire that occurred at the facility in Conyers, GA, last month. A judge has announced that these cases will be merged. The EPA has been monitoring the air quality in Conyers while independent evaluator Scott Smith is awaiting…Continue reading Preliminary Test Results Released for Conyers Chemical Fire as Class Action Lawyers Move In
COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals

A 113-page House report was released last week regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations evaluated the “effectiveness and scientific accuracy of the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 vaccine promotional campaign that ran from August…Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Marketing Campaign Not Supported By Scientific Evidence, House Report Reveals
USDA APHIS Approves Experimental GMO Peas Spliced with Beef Proteins

The USDA has approved a new experimental GMO pea with beef proteins developed by Moolec, a molecular farming operation. The HighWire previously reported about the approval of Piggy Sooy, Moolec’s soy product that is spliced with pig genes to provide a soy product that is rich with animal protein. These products are not yet approved…Continue reading USDA APHIS Approves Experimental GMO Peas Spliced with Beef Proteins
Friends of the Earth Report: New Roundup Formulation 45 Times More Toxic Than Glyphosate Version

As Bayer faces ongoing litigation and public scrutiny over its herbicide Roundup, a new report from Friends of the Earth raises fresh concerns about the safety of the company’s reformulated product. According to the report, the new chemical composition is 45 times more toxic to human health compared to the previous glyphosate version. At least…Continue reading Friends of the Earth Report: New Roundup Formulation 45 Times More Toxic Than Glyphosate Version
Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry

Most peer reviewers receive research funds and other payments from the industry, according to new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The peer review process has long been considered necessary to ensure the study is trustworthy and replicable. The latest publication provides data on financial incentives for peer reviewers in the…Continue reading Nearly Three-Quarters of Immunologist Peer Reviewers Receive Payments From Industry
EPA Toxicologists Retaliated Against by Agency, Watchdog Report Reveals

A new report by a watchdog has found that EPA chemists and toxicologists were retaliated against for declaring the safety hazards of chemicals during the review process. According to Kyla Bennett, the director of science policy for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the agency’s employees are rewarded for completing evaluations within 90 days and…Continue reading EPA Toxicologists Retaliated Against by Agency, Watchdog Report Reveals
Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools

A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a call for change to include dietary guidance and education. The authors add, “Food and nutrition insecurity is strongly correlated with risk of chronic disease…Continue reading Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools
Water Fluoridation Battle Heats Up Despite Federal Court Ruling

Following the landmark federal court victory by the Fluoride Action Network against the EPA, several towns and cities have begun the process of stopping the addition of fluoride to the community water supply. Dental associations, meanwhile, have doubled down on their support for the neurotoxic chemical linked with reduced IQ in children. The American Dental…Continue reading Water Fluoridation Battle Heats Up Despite Federal Court Ruling
FDA Approves Smallpox Vaccine for Monkeypox Despite High Transmission Risk

The FDA approved a vaccine (ACAM2000) in August for monkeypox despite the high risk of virus transmission from the vaccinated individual to others. The vaccine insert states, “Death has also been reported in unvaccinated contacts accidentally infected by individuals who have been vaccinated.” The vaccine has been approved for smallpox since 2007 and the CDC…Continue reading FDA Approves Smallpox Vaccine for Monkeypox Despite High Transmission Risk

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