The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.
Tag: Hazardous and Toxic Substances
White Blobs Wash Up on Canada’s Beaches, Stumping Everyone
Over a month after the substance began appearing on the southern shores of Newfoundland, a federal agency is still investigating.
Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath
Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in every animal they tested.
Does My Home Have Lead Pipes? And What Can I Do About Them?
New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps.
Biden Requires Lead Drinking-Water Pipes to be Replaced Nationwide
The “historic” rule aims to eliminate a major source of lead poisoning and comes a decade after a drinking-water crisis in Flint, Mich.
How Can I Cut PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals?’
They’re almost everywhere. And they’re bad. But there are some things you can do to avoid them.
How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?
There’s a growing understanding of the health threats of PFAS chemicals in what we eat and drink.
Did PFAS From Sewage Sludge Poison a Family Farm?
Pastures were fertilized with toxic sewage decades ago. Nobody knew, until the cows’ milk was tested.
Pollution May Affect the Color of City Birds, Research Shows
Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage.
How to Wash Laundry in an Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Way
The suds that go down the drain can be harmful to wildlife. We’ve got tips on how to clean clothes and support nature.