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On World Animal Day, learn about how ‘forever chemicals’ threaten wildlife
Newsom signs law to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller paraquat
What are methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride?
The New Lede finds U.S. taxpayer funds used to downplay global pesticide risks
California leads the nation with first ban on six harmful food dyes in school food
Combat mold the safer way
With autumn bringing harsher weather like the heavy rain and flooding from hurricanes, many people choose to close up their homes tightly.
Closed windows and doors keep the heat in, but they also trap...
How some chemical exposures may play a role in a common hormonal disorder
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month, spotlighting a hormonal disorder affecting many women. Chemicals in everyday products may be one cause of this chronic health condition.
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Newsom signs law to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller paraquat
The New Lede finds U.S. taxpayer funds used to downplay global pesticide risks
California leads the nation with first ban on six harmful food dyes in school food
Plastic on your plate: EWG finds adults may ingest equivalent of up to 12 shopping bags a year
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On World Animal Day, learn about how ‘forever chemicals’ threaten wildlife
What are methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride?
Combat mold the safer way
With autumn bringing harsher weather like the heavy rain and flooding from hurricanes, many people choose to close up their homes tightly.
Closed windows and doors keep the heat in, but they also trap...
Best bang for your buck: Conditioner
How some chemical exposures may play a role in a common hormonal disorder
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month, spotlighting a hormonal disorder affecting many women. Chemicals in everyday products may be one cause of this chronic health condition.
What are sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate?
Sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate are chemicals added by manufacturers to processed or cured meat products, like deli meats, hot dogs, jerky, sausages and bacon.
What are phthalates?
As you start your day, phthalates are already part of your morning rituals. The first dose happens the moment you pull back your plastic shower curtain, which may contain these chemicals. The scents...
Three decades later, BHA remains in food
New study suggests environmental chemicals can trigger early puberty in girls
A worrying trend of girls starting puberty earlier is raising questions about whether chemical exposures play a role. Now a new study suggests a link between certain chemicals in everyday products...
House trio urges FDA to end foot-dragging, ban toxic formaldehyde in hair straighteners
Three House lawmakers are calling out the Food and Drug Administration for its yearslong delay in banning hair-straightening treatments that contain or emit cancer-causing formaldehyde. They urge the...
Chemical companies provide quarterly reports on production and sales figures to shareholders. Why shouldn’t the public and EPA receive similar reports every year about commonly used chemicals, some of which could pose a serious health risk?”