Brooklyn school near Gowanus Canal flagged for toxic air
A special needs elementary school near Brooklyn’s toxic Gowanus Canal has become the latest nearby facility to receive an air pollution warning, according to information obtained by The Post. Records show that air and soil samples from two buildings occupied by PS 372 on Carroll Street found traces of carcinogenic vapors and other hazardous substances, […]
Toxic metals found in variety of tampon products, first-time study shows
The first study to find toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. The University of California, Berkeley Department of Public Health released its initial findings on July 3, finding that several brands of tampons may contain toxic metals, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium. According to the University of California, Berkeley, millions of […]