A new rule would reduce mercury, arsenic, nickel and lead emissions, which the Biden administration said would protect public health.
Tag: Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Lead Exposure From U.S. Car Batteries Threatens Health of Mexican Workers
The removal of lead from car batteries, many from the United States, at recycling plants in northern Mexico has led to high levels of lead contamination, a new report found.
Lead Exposure From U.S. Car Batteries Threatens Health of Mexican Workers
The removal of lead from car batteries, many from the United States, at recycling plants in northern Mexico has led to high levels of lead contamination, a new report found.
EPA to Restrict Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The government will strictly limit in drinking water two chemicals that are ubiquitous in modern society but are linked to a range of health effects.
How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.
Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe.
What Toxic Chemicals Were Aboard the Derailed Train in Ohio?
The train was carrying industrial materials used in plastics, paint thinners and other products, according to information provided to the federal government.
Brazil Says It’s Started Sinking an Old Warship, Hazardous Material and All
The navy said it had begun an operation to send the aircraft carrier São Paulo to the bottom.
A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. So Brazil Plans to Sink It.
The old aircraft carrier, once the navy’s flagship, is packed with asbestos. No country, including Brazil, will let it dock to be dismantled.
In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist
Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science.
Cough Syrup: What We Know About Tainted Medicine from India
Tainted syrup from India may be connected to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, officials said. Indonesia banned cough syrup sales, though the link there is unclear.