Trump administration allows PFAS “forever chemicals” in pesticides used on food and eliminates asbestos testing in cosmetics
By Alexander J Schorr Image: Harmful health effects of PFAS, via European Enviornmental Agency November 30, 2025— The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently approved new pesticide products containing “forever chemicals” (PFAS) for use on major food crops, sparking significant controversy. The approvals, announced this month, have been met with criticism from scientists and […]
Building Hopes in the Golden State: How the New Federal Program Can Tackle Homelessness Among California Veterans
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire returns to port at Naval Station Norfolk on May 7,2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred A. Coffield) By Cristina Johnson September 29, 2025 (San Diego) — The noble sacrifices made by United States veterans have always been woven into the fabric of […]
ASBESTOS, THE SILENT DANGER STILL AFFECTING NAVY VETERANS
By Cristina Johnson November 18, 2023 (San Diego) — The U.S. armed forces employed asbestos-containing products throughout much of the 20th century. All five military branches used frequently contaminated products and as a consequence, many service members were exposed to asbestos while defending our nation. Today, as these brave men and women transition into civilian […]
MILITARY FIREFIGHTERS ARE UNJUSTLY DENIED VA BENEFITS: HOW THE MICHAEL LECIK MILITARY FIREFIGHTERS PROTECTION ACT MIGHT CHANGE THAT
By Miguel Leyva Photo by Marine Corporal J.R Heins August 4, 2023 (San Diego) –Working as a firefighter entails numerous dangers, from smoke inhalation to crush injuries from collapsing structures. Still, a more insidious health threat these courageous people face is toxic exposure, as a fire can release many hazardous agents, including carbon monoxide, benzene, asbestos, […]
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN THE SD AREA AND GREATER CALIFORNIA
By Traven Pyles December 22, 2020 (San Diego) — We often think asbestos exposure to be a thing of the past; after all the dangerous mineral is not manufactured anymore in the United States and EPA regulations reduced its use to just 400 metric tons per year. This might seem like much, but is just […]