Politics Sep 06 Only federal agency that investigates chemical disasters faces shutdown under Trump By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Health Sep 05 Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. By Genesis Magpayo
Nation May 26 Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue The ruling Friday from U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen in Montana came after environmentalists sued the government for dropping the red slurry material into waterways hundreds of times over the past decade. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Economy Mar 27 Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical A Canadian Pacific train derailed in rural North Dakota Sunday night and spilled hazardous materials. But local authorities and the railroad said there is no threat to public safety. By Associated Press
Health Apr 25 Watch 4:31 Chemicals in plastic, electronics are lowering fertility in men and women Several chemicals found in everyday use products including plastic and electronics are lowering fertility in men, women and even some non-human species. Shanna Swan, a leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologist who has authored the book “Count Down” on the subject,… By PBS NewsHour
Jan 22 ‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water in dozens of cities By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Researchers sampled drinking water at more than 40 locations in 31 states between May and December of 2019. Continue reading
Jan 10 The House just voted to regulate PFAS. Here’s what you need to know By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Friday that would set a deadline for the EPA to implement a national drinking water standard for chemicals known as PFAS. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 4:08 Antarctic ozone hole believed to be shrinking By PBS News Hour Scientists studying climate change in Antarctica reported this week that a hole in the protective ozone layer of the Earth’s atmosphere has shrunk. The discovery of the hole in the 1980s led to a worldwide phasing out of ozone-depleting chemicals… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch 6:26 Congress, Obama find accord on regulation of household chemicals By PBS News Hour President Obama reached a rare agreement with Congress on a new law to regulate toxic household chemicals. The legislation, signed Wednesday, will give the EPA the authority to vet and ban tens of thousands of substances potentially harmful to humans,… Continue watching
Jun 22 It could take centuries for EPA to test all the unregulated chemicals under a new landmark bill By Mark Scialla Synthetic chemicals surround us. They’re in our takeout containers, children’s toys, furniture and clothes. You might think the government has carefully reviewed every chemical for safety before it hits the market. But it hasn’t. Continue reading