Toxic chemicals report card grades top retailers
When most people swing by the store to pick up a few items, they aren't aware that they are basically entering...
High levels of plastic byproducts discovered in children, study finds
A "human biomonitoring" study, jointly conducted by the German Environment Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute,...
California bans pesticide linked to brain damage in children
In a move that is both a victory for environmental justice and a snub to the current president, the California...
EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
Researchers rush to link toxic chemical to health concerns
A new trend in research reflects a growing concern about the health impacts of a commonly used toxic chemical substance...
Researchers find weedkiller ingredient Glyphosate in name brand beer and wine
Researchers have discovered Glyphosate — an ingredient found in some weedkillers — in name brand wines and...
Time to put the flame out — scented candles can cause disease and poor air quality
Candle season is in full effect as winter days quickly approach. Candles are a great accent to incorporate into...
Hurricane Florence could cause dangerous floods of toxic sludge and animal waste
Torrential rains are not the only thing Hurricane Florence will bring once it hits landfall. The massive storm...
Transforming the Aral Sea's dead zone into a forest could save lives
Once, the Aral Sea provided fish for the Karakalpak people of Uzbekistan. Today, it has dwindled to a mere 10 percent...
Scientists puzzle over mysterious disappearance of mercury from Utah's Great Salt Lake
It's a mystery that has some of the planet's best minds stumped: Just where has the methylmercury in Utah's Great...
Scientists discover hazardous chemicals accumulate in household dust
Scientists have found an array of hazardous chemicals inside everyday household dust, putting the health of families...
VIDEO: Young seal pups play with divers near the Scottish coast
Seals are truly beautiful creatures, aren't they? With their dark, liquid eyes and ready smiles, it's easy to see...
INFOGRAPHIC: Learn How to Defend Yourself Against Harmful Chemicals Hidden in Your Home
Did you know that dangerous toxins are hidden in many of our everyday household objects? We all want to feel safe...
New Metal-Eating Shrub Species Could Clean Up Toxic Waste Sites Around the World
A newly described shrub species is capable of consuming between 100 to 1000 times the amount of nickel that normal...
The Dirty Truth Behind Pear Packaging - and Why You Should Always Buy Organic
In the age of 24-hour supermarkets and strawberries in December, we've become disconnected from the reality of...
