Ariel has covered water issues, transportation and defense for E&E News. She worked previously for The Standard-Times in New Bedford, Mass., where her coverage focused on the offshore wind industry and toxic waste. In 2013 and 2014 the New England Newspaper and Press Association awarded her first place in environmental reporting and second place in investigative reporting, respectively, for her coverage of the New Bedford Harbor Superfund site. She graduated from Brandeis University in 2011 with a degree in American studies.
Firefighters attempting to uncover the truth about carcinogens in their protective clothing are confronted with the same playbook chemical companies have used for decades: twisting science to deny and downplay the dangers of their products.
Firefighters are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals in the very clothing and gear that is meant to protect them, a paradox that stems from standards set under industry influence.
The company pushing the proposed Pebble mine in Alaska and its former chief executive have been served with subpoenas as part of a federal grand jury investigation, the miner's parent company Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. announced last week.
A House report finding that top baby food products contain heavy metals has sparked panic among parents — and a lawsuit. But experts want parents to keep calm.
Top baby food brands contain "significant" levels of toxic heavy metals, according to a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee report released today that also divulged the Trump administration knew about the issue and neglected to act on it.