New battery has double the power and fraction of the dangerous chemicals
B In today's technology-driven world, batteries are the unsung heroes that power everything from smartphones to electric cars. But here's the catch: traditional battery manufacturing can pose some pretty negative risks to the environment and our health because of problematic “forever chemicals” called PFAS. These chemicals find their way into countless everyday products and into […]
Dam in Blue Mountains closed after elevated levels of PFAS chemicals detected | Water
The New South Wales Water Board temporarily closed a dam in the Blue Mountains after tests found high levels of PFAS chemicals in untreated water. The state's water department said it had disconnected Medlow Dam from the local water supply as a precaution while further investigations were conducted. Medlow Dam does not directly supply raw […]
Kamala Harris Has ‘No Interest’ in Ridding U.S. Food Supply of Toxic Chemicals, Ending Corporate Control of Federal Agencies
While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the presidential race on Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump, he said Vice President Kamala Harris has “no interest” in eliminating toxic chemicals from the nation’s food supply or cleaning up agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Department of Agriculture (USDA). In […]
Gotti family business ordered to clean up toxic chemicals, pay $210K fine over NYC scrap yard mess
It was an offer they couldn’t refuse. A family-owned business controlled by the Gotti family has agreed to pay at least $210,000 in fines and clean up toxic chemicals that spilled from a scrap yard in Queens. According to the settlement The announcement was made Tuesday by state Attorney General Letitia James. LSM Auto Parts […]
Students, staff sickened by chemicals during sheriff’s office training exercise in California
A training exercise conducted by the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department took a turn for the worse on Tuesday when dozens of students and staff at a nearby elementary school were exposed to chemicals. Tara Moriarty, director of public affairs for the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, told Fox News Digital that deputies will conduct a two-hour […]
Wildfires may be emitting more carbon and toxic chemicals than assumed, by changing soil composition: Study
Wildfires may be releasing more global warming carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals than previously expected by changing the composition of the soil systems they burn, new research shows. Research has revealed this. The charcoal-like remains of charred wood and other organic compounds, collectively known as black charcoal, give scientists hope There is a possibility that […]
Exxon ordered to pay $725M to mechanic who claimed toxic chemicals caused cancer
A Pennsylvania jury has ordered ExxonMobil to pay $725.5 million to a former mechanic who claimed toxic chemicals in the company’s gasoline and solvents caused his cancer, plaintiffs’ lawyers said. Ta. After a trial in Philadelphia state court, former mechanic Paul Gill claims he was exposed to benzene in ExxonMobil products while working at a […]
House Reps. Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Ban Toxic Chemicals From Cosmetics And Personal Care Products
An employee of the environmental cosmetics company Apivita checks products at the company’s workshop in Marco Polo, south of Athens, on February 2, 2015. (ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Stephanie Meyers11:22am – Friday, May 10, 2024 Two House members have introduced bipartisan legislation to ban toxic chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products. advertisement […]
Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study
Researchers have found a source of cancer-causing chemicals in Americans’ cars, but there may be ways to reduce the risk. The peer-reviewed scientific journal Environment Science and Technology published a study on Tuesday titled “Flame Retardant Exposure in Vehicles Is Influenced by Seat Foam Use and Temperature.” This study explains that Americans are breathing in […]
More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has been a lifeline for some people and families exposed to toxins associated with decades of nuclear weapons testing, but advocates say more people should receive compensation. claims. The law, first enacted in 1990 and set to expire this year, has provided payments to people who may have contracted certain […]