toxic chemicals
‘32 Nasty:’ Rail Workers Say They Knew the Train That Derailed in East Palestine Was Dangerous
A freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed 50 miles outside Pittsburgh, forced thousands to evacuate, and created a toxic cloud. Workers knew the train had safety issues.
LCD Screens All Around You Are Leaking Chemicals, Scientists Say
Smartphones, TVs, tablets, even solar panels are exposing you to particles that have the potential to have toxic effects over time.
Amazon Is Still Getting Away With Selling Toxic Skincare Products
There are 1,005 notices in California currently filed against Amazon for selling unsafe creams and cosmetics without a warning.
The EPA Will Begin Regulating These 10 Chemicals as Potentially Toxic
Asbestos makes the list, but the others are less well known. And the big question remains: will the agency be able to keep doing this under President Trump?
Clothes Can Now Self-Repair, Thanks to Liquid Inspired By Squid Teeth
A new polyelectrolyte coating can repair most existing fibers as well as neutralize toxic chemicals.
The EPA Has Fired Shots at Its Own Optimistic Fracking Report
“The EPA did not support quantitatively its conclusions about lack of evidence for widespread, systemic impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources.”
How a Hungarian Mayor Saved His Small Town from Environmental Catastrophe
On Toldi Tamás's first day as mayor of Devecser, Hungary, he woke up to a deluge of polluted red mud rapidly flowing through the streets, sweeping away buildings and severely burning the townspeople. The next year would be tough.
Canadian Nail Salons Need to Ease Up on the Toxic Chemicals
Nail art has become an Instagram craze of late, but those social-media ready fingertips may come with a price—the chemicals used to create those gimmicky nails can contribute to horrifying health consequences like miscarriages, birth abnormalities, and...