pollution A pandemic seems like a great time to *checks notes* weaken regulations on toxic pollutants? Thom Dunn

fireworks Government safety video reminds us that fireworks are no joke Rusty Blazenhoff

Gadgets The GOpure Pod Water Purifier is a whole new way to drink safe, clean water every time Boing Boing's Shop

arsenic Whole Foods' bottled water has "concerning levels of arsenic," says Consumer Reports Carla Sinclair

Gadgets It’s 4/20 and these pipes, grinders, and vapes can help you celebrate the right way Boing Boing's Shop

Gadgets This lead-free vaporizer offers a safer & smoother smoking experience Boing Boing's Shop

tabloids Killing the Queen, John Lennon’s murder, and William Shatner’s talking horses in this week’s dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

crime Global shipping companies comply with anti-air-pollution rules by dumping pollution into the sea, instead Cory Doctorow

Gadgets Get skin-deep relief with these CBD lotions and creams Boing Boing's Shop

health Sculptor diagnosed with heavy-metal poisoning after years of grinding mussel shells Mark Frauenfelder

clean water High School students inspire amazing New York oyster re-seeding program Jason Weisberger

video Panty hose stuffed with hair clippings works great on oil slicks Andrea James

Science The sophisticated, hidden ways that trees cooperate and protect each other Cory Doctorow

Gadgets This innovative pan makes for great food and minimal clean up Boing Boing's Shop

tea kettle I wanted a glass stovetop tea kettle Jason Weisberger

happy mutants Brian Krebs's "Spam Nation" Cory Doctorow

A beginner's guide to hammers Steve Hoefer

DRONES How Dan Shapiro created the most-backed game in Kickstarter history Mark Frauenfelder