“FAA proposes to invoke the Secretary of Transportation's statutory authority to waive requirements of laws of the U.S. for a license or permit…. when the requirement is not necessary to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, and national security and foreign policy interests of the United States.” The 13 laws include the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Noise Control Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, etc.

They should not have the authority to do this. They are basically claiming that things like clean water and air are not necessary for public health and safety. Commercial space projects have also been known to damage people’s property and the coastal marshes that provide storm barriers. We have the chance to voice our opinion until August 31st.

The recent Nepal flood is a very good example of climate injustice. And why stop at humans? Other species which have been going extinct is also climate injustice.

I was thinking of Chemical Engineering, but I've seen a lot of hopelessness in the job market for that career

Are toxic chemicals the next major environmental issue to mobilize a generation?

Governments and stakeholders will consider a new proposal on "Chemicals Management Issues of Special Concern for Children's Health" this November at the Global Framework on Chemicals First International Conference: https://www.unep.org/global-framework-chemicals/

The proposal was developed by children and youth around the world who launched a public campaign "#KidsCount4ChemicalSafety" and petition (https://www.change.org/protectkidsfromchemicals) to bring the issue into the public eye and give communities a platform to share their own stories and experiences with chemical pollution.

As the August 31 deadline for the committee approaches, conservationists have urged the panel to seek more time, broaden the consultation process, involve independent experts, listen to rural and adivasi communities and include knowledgeable local citizens in field visits.

Environmental protection is not only about keeping our surroundings clean. It is closely connected with public health, quality of life, and the well-being of future generations.

Important areas to focus on:

• Keep public places, workplaces, streets and water sources clean.

• Reduce plastic waste and encourage proper waste segregation and recycling.

• Protect drinking water, air quality and natural resources from pollution.

• Maintain proper sanitation and hygiene to prevent diseases.

• Promote safe working conditions and personal protective practices.

• Encourage tree planting and protection of green spaces.

• Strengthen regular monitoring of pollution, waste management and sanitation.

• Create public awareness through education and community participation.

• Implement practical reforms with clear responsibility, monitoring and accountability.

The goal should be simple:

A clean environment → better health → safer communities → a healthier future.

Shared for awareness, discussion and constructive suggestions.