Nearly 500 chemicals found in English rivers and groundwater

According to data from the Environment Agency, analysed by The Guardian and Watershed Investigations, almost 500 different chemicals, some of which are banned, will have been found in various mixtures across all 171 river and groundwater catchments in England by 2024. According to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), more than half of these substances are … Read more

SpaceX plans to launch 90 rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base by 2026. Could that harm the coast?

SpaceX plans to launch 90 rockets into space from a military base in Santa Barbara County by 2026, tripling the number of explosions rocking the coastal community — and raising concerns among neighbors and environmental groups about the impact for marine life. SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has increased the number of rocket launches … Read more