Clean News Today — August 14, 2026
Florida Makes It Harder for Residents Living on Radioactive Soil From Former Phosphate Mines to Sue and more — today's clean signal.
As climate change intensifies, communities across the US are grappling with the far-reaching consequences of environmental degradation. In Florida, residents living on radioactive soil from former phosphate mines face new hurdles in seeking justice, highlighting the ongoing struggle for environmental accountability. Meanwhile, concerns about air quality have taken a troubling turn, as the EPA's data on cancer risk from air pollution has become less accessible, making it harder for the public to understand and address this critical health issue.
The impacts of climate change are also manifesting in more immediate and devastating ways. In Maryland, a record-breaking number of heat-related deaths underscores the urgent need for climate resilience and public health infrastructure. The situation is similarly dire in Montana, where the Sand Creek Fire has ravaged a beloved ski area, serving as a stark reminder of the increasing threat of wildfires to communities and ecosystems. As these stories illustrate, the consequences of environmental neglect and climate inaction are far-reaching and multifaceted, emphasizing the need for sustained attention, action, and advocacy to protect public health and the environment.
Today's signal:
• Florida Makes It Harder for Residents Living on Radioactive Soil From Former Phosphate Mines to Sue (insideclimatenews.org)
• The EPA’s data on cancer risk from air pollution has gone dark (grist.org)
• Maryland Breaks Heat-Related Death Record With Weeks of Summer to Go (insideclimatenews.org)
• Montana’s Sand Creek Fire Burns Through Into Beloved Ski Area (insideclimatenews.org)