Tennessee Mercury Exposure Lawsuit

08/28/2026

ndustrial waste from manufacturing, mining, chemical production, and other industries has contaminated drinking water across the U.S. Toxic pollutants can remain in groundwater for decades, putting communities and drinking water at risk.
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This report is part of a project on drinking water contamination in the United States produced by the Carnegie-Knight News21 program. PHOENIX – In Ringwood, New Jersey, Ford Motor Co. dumped more than 35,000 tons of toxic paint sludge onto lands occupied for centuries by the Turtle Clan of the Ram...

08/27/2026

In 2025, updated EPA data showed that approximately 6.5 million more Americans were exposed to drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This brought the estimated number of people affected by PFAS-contaminated tap water across the United States to roughly 165 million.

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https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2025/06/new-epa-data-shows-165m-people-exposed-forever-chemicals-us

08/11/2026

🌎Air pollution affects more than just our lungs.

From heart and brain health to pregnancy, childhood development, and overall well-being, air pollution can impact people at every stage of life. Children and older adults are especially vulnerable, making cleaner air an important part of protecting our communities.

Learn more about how air pollution affects our health and why reducing exposure matters.

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Air pollution contributes to millions of deaths each year. Understanding the health impacts can guide policies that save lives.

08/03/2026

A small mercury spill led to the temporary closure of a California business, proving that even small amounts can create serious health and safety risks. Incidents like this show how quickly mercury contamination can disrupt workplaces.

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By JOSH FRIEDMAN An accidental mercury spill on Tuesday resulted in a hazmat response and officials red-tagging a San Luis Obispo business. Shortly before 2 p.m., fire personnel responded to a haza…

07/29/2026

Small safety steps make a big difference. Learn how to handle, store, and dispose of mercury the right way.

07/01/2026

Mercury pollution doesn't just disappear. It moves through the environment, enters rivers and oceans, and builds up in the food chain, ultimately affecting wildlife and human health. Learn how mercury travels through nature and why understanding its cycle is so important.

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Discover how mercury moves through the environment, transforming into a neurotoxin that concentrates up the aquatic food chain.

06/24/2026

The Clean Water Act is a cornerstone U.S. environmental law that protects rivers, lakes, and other surface waters by regulating pollution discharges and setting water quality standards to safeguard public health and ecosystems.

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https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-water-act

06/17/2026

Found mercury in your home? Proper storage, transportation, and disposal are essential to protect your family and the environment. The EPA recommends securely packaging mercury, clearly labeling containers, and taking it to an approved household hazardous waste collection or recycling facility. Never throw mercury in the trash or pour it down a drain.

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Learn how to properly store, transport and get rid of elemental mercury in your home or business

06/12/2026

The article, “Mercury: Element of the Ancients,” traces the history of mercury from ancient civilizations to modern times. It explains how mercury fascinated cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Hindus because of its unique liquid-metal properties and was widely used in alchemy, medicine, mining, and industry. Despite its mystique, people have recognized its toxic effects for centuries, particularly among miners and workers exposed to it.

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Mercury: Element of the Ancients The Promise of Power Intriguing because of its silver hue and liquid state at room temperature, elemental mercury was known to the ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese and Hindus. Each civilization had its own legends about mercury, and it was used as everything from a me...

06/10/2026

Did you know that In 2011, the presidential administration introduced the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) to reduce harmful emissions from power plants. The policy helped cut mercury and other toxic air pollutants by roughly 90%, marking a major step forward in protecting public health and improving air quality across the country.