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
Jun 22 Obama signs major overhaul of toxic chemicals rules into law By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama has signed into law the first overhaul of toxic chemical rules in 40 years. Continue reading
Mar 07 Potential hazards hidden in ‘green’ cleaning products, study finds By Carey Reed Commonly used cleaning and personal care products marketed as "green" might not be as environmentally-safe as they claim to be, a new study found this week. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch Protecting Americans From Danger in the Drinking Water In part one of a two-part series Miles O’Brien travels to Hinkley, Calif., the town featured in the movie Erin Brockovich, for its multi-million battle over contaminated groundwater. O'Brien reports on the investigation into the chemical Chromium-6, the agency that… Continue watching