Posts by The Center for Accountability in Science Team
Pipeline Hack Leads to Long Gas Lines
Half of the East Coast’s gasoline and jet fuel supply is at a standstill after a malware attack forced the shutdown of Colonial Pipelines. Colonial
Schools and Child Care Centers Plagued by Lead in Tap Water
Too much exposure to lead can harm anyone, but it is especially dangerous for the developing brains of young children. These facts make the latest
Earth Day Environmental Myths
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 as a way to reflect on the beauty of the planet while also planning on how to best
California Potholes May Soon Be Repaired With Recycled Plastic
While environmentalists often see plastic as a problem, some lawmakers in California are starting to see the versatile material as a solution. The California State
California Lawmakers Take Fracking Ban to Next Level
Last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for some restrictions on hydraulic fracking. This year, the state legislature responded with a plan that significantly expands
What Is Chemical Recycling?
There are many types of plastic, but only a few types, such as bottles, are accepted in most curbside recycling facilities. Chemical recycling could change
COVID Vaccine Rate Soar Despite Best Effort from Anti-Vaxxers
Anti-vaxxers have done all they can to try to dissuade Americans from getting vaccinated, but it hasn’t stopped people from lining up in droves to
Winter Storms Expose Dire Conditions of Tap Water Infrastructure
Millions of Americans were left without safe tap water because of an unexpected, record-breaking winter storm. The winter storm brought ice, snow, and freezing temperatures
Are Biodegradable Products Good for the Environment, or Greenwashing?
Biodegradable products have positioned themselves as the eco-friendly packaging option that can be used, thrown out, and broken down in a landfill. That may sound
California Lawmakers Plan to Ban Fracking by 2027
A new bill in California could completely end all fracking in the nation’s third-largest state by area. The legislation, proposed by Democratic State Senators Scott