Good News: Historic victory for tribes and salmon as EPA will restrict toxic chemical 6PPD in tires
Coho salmon returning from its years at sea to spawn, seen near the Suquamish Tribe’s Grovers Creek Hatchery. Credit: K. King We are excited to share some great news following …
Bad News: Tires are poisoning us and their microplastics contaminate our water — what we can do
Tire emissions vastly outweigh more easily measurable tailpipe emissions. Did you know that 78% of ocean microplastics are synthetic tire rubber? Credit: Jim Allen, FreightWaves By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern …
Bad News: Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on people, animals and the environment
Is it time to rethink July Fourth fireworks? We’re all breathing in toxic heavy metals and small particulate matter while many suffer from the explosions of fireworks. Credit: Backcountry Attitude …