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20 February, 2023
Vinyl chloride entered the spotlight after the Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment. But the hazardous substance has been around for decades and is everywhere — from buildings and vehicle upholstery to children’s toys and kitchen supplies — and factories have been emitting the EPA-designated toxic chemical into the air for years.
14 FEBRUARY, 2023
Nearly 50 Cape Fear locals and activists, all affected in different ways from toxic pollution, crowded a Wilmington courtroom Tuesday morning to hear arguments on litigation involving PFAS testing.
12 March, 2023
A new report finds that some Urban Outfitter jewelry contains shockingly high levels of lead, which can cause cancer, lung problems, and birth defects.
18 May, 2023
Three facilities in the Bay Area, including this one in Berkeley, were found to be discharging harmful chemicals into the groundwater beneath them.
18 May, 2023
An increasing number of sports bra and athletic wear brands have been found with high levels of BPA in them, a chemical compound that’s used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity, a watchdog group said on Wednesday.
01 September, 2023
And what about putting them in the dishwasher or the microwave?