Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Sep 06 Watch 6:44 Only federal agency that investigates chemical disasters faces shutdown under Trump The U.S. Chemical Safety Hazard and Investigation Board, or CSB, investigates root causes of serious chemical accidents and makes recommendations for preventing similar events. The Trump administration wants to shut the small federal agency down, saying it duplicates the role… 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
Apr 25 Watch 4:31 Chemicals in plastic, electronics are lowering fertility in men and women By PBS NewsHour 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,… Continue watching
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