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EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides: Watchdog...

The claims have raised significant concerns about the integrity of the EPA's testing and its commitment to public health.

Washington court reverses verdict against Bayer in PCBs case

A $185 million verdict against Pharmacia—a Monsanto spinoff—which sold now-banned chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), was found liable in 2021 for chemical contamination.

Recent court ruling threatens progress in PFAS chemical regulation

PFAS have become a focal point for public health experts due to their association with a range of diseases, including cancer, liver and kidney conditions, and reproductive issues.

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

As regulators propose restrictions on their use or manufacturing, Pentagon officials have told Congress that eliminating the chemicals would undermine military readiness.

California Senate Committee on Health approves first-in-the-nation food chemical bill

The five chemicals to be banned have been linked to many health risks including cancer, nervous system damage and hyperactivity.

EPA sued for approving toxic herbicides with Agent Orange chemical

The herbicides were re-registered by the EPA without full consideration of the risks or consultation with wildlife agencies—the experts—as the Endangered Species Act requires.

Body lotions, cleaning fluids and other commonly used products contain toxic...

These chemicals enter the surrounding environment as gases and can cause a host of health issues, including cancer.

The EPA wants to broaden a ban on a deadly chemical...

But methylene chloride’s fumes are so dangerous, the chemical can kill you in a matter of minutes.

Map shows chemical-related incidents happen every two days in US

In the wake of the train derailment in Ohio, a new analysis shows chemical accidents are more common in the United States...

Train derailment leads to toxic chemical exposure in Ohio

"Experts are voicing doubt that the pollution levels are safe for humans, animals, and natural environments in the area."

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The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.

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The west front of the U.S. Capitol. The Protected Time Off Act, pending in Congress, would guarantee full-time workers two weeks of paid annual leave. Photo: Architect of the Capitol (public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

US workers average 10 paid vacation days a year, and 33 million get none

Twenty-five OECD countries require employers to provide at least 20 days. The US legal minimum is zero, and 57 percent of the lowest-paid tenth of workers get no vacation at all.
The E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington, home of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where Judge Amit Mehta issued the order. Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid (public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Judge dismisses the last January 6 case, writing that absolving the Oath Keepers is...

The Justice Department told the court a retrial would harass eight men whose sentences Trump had already commuted. Two Oath Keepers who pleaded guilty and cooperated keep their convictions.