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1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at WA state mill

  • May 27

50K under evacuation in CA over chemical tank explosion threat

  • May 25

What is methyl methacrylate? Chemical leaking from CA tank

  • May 25

Chemical linked to date rape drug seized at Port of Philadelphia

  • May 9

Refinery to emit elevated sulfur dioxide levels for nearly a month

  • May 8

2026 'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides

  • Mar 24

Investigation: Family says dangerous chemical found in furniture

  • Nov 6, 2025

European Union bans ingredient in gel nail polish

  • Sep 3, 2025

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2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemical

  • Mar 24
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Investigation: Family says dangerous chemical found in furniture

  • Nov 6, 2025
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European Union bans key ingredient in gel nail polish

  • Sep 3, 2025
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EPA bans 2 cleaning product chemicals, both known to potentially cause various types of cancer

  • Dec 10, 2024
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Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

  • Feb 16, 2023
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Pennsylvania passes 'forever chemicals' drinking water limit

  • Jan 27, 2023
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Hazmat crews ID source of unusual odor being reported across South Jersey

  • Aug 11, 2022
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Hazmat crews ID source of unusual odor being reported across South Jersey

  • Aug 10, 2022

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Draft of new 'MAHA' report suggests RFK Jr. won't target pesticides

The draft's language, if left unchanged, would constitute a win for the agriculture industry and a potential setback for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) allies.

  • Aug 18, 2025
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New Jersey says 3 chemical makers agree to 'forever chemical' settlement worth up to $2B

DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."

  • Aug 5, 2025
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Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned the use of two ubiquitous cancer-causing solvents that activists have been targeting for decades.

  • Dec 10, 2024

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down common plastics

UC Berkeley chemists say the new method can take apart some of the most difficult plastics to deconstruct, such as plastic water bottles, milk jug, and more.

  • Aug 30, 2024

Proposed CA bill would ban methylene chloride from decaf coffee production

People who drink decaffeinated coffee may think they're getting a healthier product than regular coffee, but health experts and consumer transparency advocates are warning a chemical used to remove the caffeine is a known carcinogen and they're supporting

  • Apr 16, 2024