YOUTUBE (CNN) - Wildfire smoke changes more than just the sky
From orange skies to melting glaciers to our soil and water, wildfire smoke has profound effects on the regions it blankets.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Documents reveal toxic cloud data wasn't shared with East Palestine residents
Newly uncovered documents show authorities had graver projections for the toxic cloud released by a controlled burn of chemicals following the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, but the information was never shared with residents. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh has the details. #EastPalestineOhio #Health Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - ‘Formaldehyde cabbages’ trigger outrage in China
Chinese authorities have ordered nationwide inspections of cabbage after a vlogger posted videos online showing truckloads of the vegetable being dipped in formaldehyde solution to make it appear fresh longer. CNN’s Steven Jiang reports on China’s latest food safety concern. #CNN #News #China
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Attorneys under fire, didn't disclose report to East Palestine victims
Attorneys involved in the East Palestine, Ohio, settlement are facing criticism for not sharing a report with affected residents that showed the presence of carcinogens in the area. NewsNation's Rich McHugh spoke with the expert who prepared the report, who said his testing found elevated levels of dioxins and PAHs, which are among the most carcinogenic compounds. More: https://tinyurl.com/mrypcc8t #EastPalestine #health #trainderailment
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Ohio governor candidate slams attorneys over undisclosed East Palestine report
NewsNation obtained the undisclosed report, which found carcinogenic chemicals above cancer-screening levels.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump 2.0 is reportedly DELETING or altering data about police misconduct, pollution, and poverty
A new report from DataIndex found that over the last year and a half, the Trump administration has completely wiped or altered nearly 400 data sets related to police misconduct, pollution, poverty, and public health. Vaughn Hillyard breaks down the impact of this data purge.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - DC smog caused by wildfires drives push for bipartisan bill
Driven by an severe 2026 wildfire season affecting air quality nationwide, a bipartisan coalition is advancing federal legislation to improve forest management and reduce fire risks. The Senate bill, supported by the White House, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and environmental groups, aims to speed up forest-thinning efforts and is being reconciled with a similar House-passed measure. Lawmakers are targeting the annual defense authorization bill to pass the legislation and address the urgent, record-setting pace of fires and acreage burned this year. CQ Roll Call's Savannah Behrmann joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss her reporting on the proposal.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - See why Elon Musk's AI power plant is SPARKING OUTRAGE
Elon Musk’s controversial chatbot, Grok, is notorious for polluting the “cloud” with deepfakes and racist content. But in the Memphis metropolitan area, it’s under fire for literally polluting the air. MS NOW's Josh Einiger reports from the Tennessee-Mississippi border, where Grok’s “supercomputer” is located in massive data centers.
AXIOS (Ben Geman) - MAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centers
Prominent figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement are telling President Trump that "data centers should not become the justification for burning more coal." Why it matters: The appeal, in a joint letter , collides with Trump officials' support for coal to help power AI. - It cites coal's public health and environmental toll due to soot pollution, mercury, and byproducts called "coal ash" that contain heavy metals. The big picture: The letter signals an escalation of MAHA engagement on data centers and what's powering them. - It urges the administration to convene MAHA leaders, farmers, physicians and others to craft "health-first standards for AI infrastructure." - It says there are better energy options, citing solar…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Report kept from residents now revealed, shows toxic levels in East Palestine
East Palestine residents participating in class action settlement say their lawyers suppressed their expert’s environmental report to convince them to take the money. Some are now trying to rescind the settlement as the report is revealed for the first time. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.