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In early 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced regulatory changes that shift how air and water pollution are assessed and controlled. While the agency frames these moves as boosting economic opportunity and reducing regulatory burdens, scientists, public health experts, and community advocates warn the changes could have real consequences for everyday health, especially for women and vulnerable families.
As artificial intelligence drives a new generation of massive data centers, environmental advocates are raising an unsettling question: Could the technology promising a more efficient future be creating a new source of “forever chemical” pollution?
Artificial intelligence may exist in the cloud, but the infrastructure powering it is decidedly physical.
In a concerning revelation, the drinking water sources of millions of Americans have been found to be tainted with persistent and harmful chemicals. Scientists estimate that over 200 million Americans, more than 60% of the country’s population, are drinking water contaminated with PFAS. Giants in the chemical industry, including 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, have found themselves agreeing to settlements reaching into the billions due to their role in contaminating drinking water with these concerning 'forever chemicals'.