Explainers

In the real world, no one is exposed to one pollutant from one source at a time. Cumulative impacts policies seek to address multiple exposures to pollutants and sources of pollution.

Radiation is absorbed by humans in many ways, and can harm the human body in the short and long term.

Radiation is associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes, including acute radiation sickness, burns, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or even death.

Human-made sources of radiation have increased since the 1940s in the environments people live in and near.

Radioactive materials are elements that spontaneously break apart, or “decay,” into lighter elements over time. Radiation is energy that’s released during that process—and it’s can be dangerous.

For too long, Tyson Foods has gotten away with putting farmers out of business, exploiting workers, poisoning our water and land, and gouging consumers.

Recycling could meet a measurable amount of demand for battery materials as more EVs come on the road.

Massive overapplication of nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture damages soil, causes pollution, and contributes to climate change.

Wealthy, polluting nations should pay for climate damages.