toxic metals
Coverage of toxic metals in the Nexus archive.
- Trump admin tries again to revive dying coal industry
President Donald Trump announced efforts to revive the US coal industry, claiming coal would reduce energy costs despite evidence that it is one of the most expensive electricity sources in the US. The article highlights coal's decline, noting it now produces 15% of the nation's electricity, with renewables like wind and solar becoming cheaper alternatives. Coal also faces criticism for high greenhouse gas emissions, toxic pollutants, and hazardous byproducts.
- Troutdale Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Discharging 500,000 Gallons of Pollutants in Hillsboro
A Troutdale woman was sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to violate the Clean Water Act by discharging 500,000 gallons of industrial wastewater containing hydrofluoric acid and toxic metals into the sanitary sewer without approval. The pollutants were released in Hillsboro.
- Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kids
Scientists analyzed baby teeth to identify a critical period when infants' brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals, linking this exposure to later behavioral issues in children. The study highlights how layers in baby teeth can reveal timing of exposure and its long-term effects.