Here are a few Environmental issues making the news recently:

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/flint-water-crisis/2016/02/04/epa-tests-show-better-results-flint-lead-filters/79841078/

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/health/20151214/jpl-construction-may-have-exposed-some-employees-to-asbestos

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/08/27/what-to-do-if-your-house-has-mold-or-you-think-it-does