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By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story BENICIA, Calif. (KPIX) — At a community workshop on Thursday, residents of Benicia learned more about excessive levels of dangerous chemicals from the Valero…

BENICIA (KPIX) - At a community workshop on Thursday, residents of Benicia learned more about excessive levels of dangerous chemicals coming from the Valero Benicia refinery. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District found the plant had…

The California senator said the DOD had known about the issue for 10 years through: Alexandra Limon Posted: Dec 8 2021 / 21:08 EST / Update: Dec…

The California senator said the DOD had known about the issue for 10 years WASHINGTON (Nexstar) - California Senator Alex Padilla has said nearly 700 military installations across the country may contain dangerous and toxic…

The next time you decide to order fast food instead of making dinner at home, you might want to reconsider your decision. A new study shows that many popular fast food products contain toxic plastics known to cause many health…

By JOHN FLESHER, AP Environmental WriterTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday ordered state officials to purchase fewer products containing toxic compounds widely used despite their association with…

From VOA Learning English, here is the Health and Lifestyle report. More than half of cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada contain dangerous chemicals linked to serious health problems. A new study says these conditions…

Polar bears are exposed to toxic chemicals used in cosmetics and non-stick pans, and this exposure is directly linked to global warming, according to a new study from Lancaster University. Chemicals are released into the air in high…

The Defense Department has dragged its feet to protect military personnel from "eternal chemicals" at military installations and is not doing enough to track the health effects of exposure to toxic compounds, according to an internal…

(AP) - The Defense Department has dragged its feet to protect military personnel from 'eternal chemicals' at military installations and is not doing enough to track the health effects of exposure to toxic compounds, according to a Internal…

By JOHN FLESHER, AP Environmental WriterThe Defense Department has dragged its feet to protect military personnel from "eternal chemicals" at military installations and is not doing enough to track the health effects of exposure to toxic…

The presence of PFAS in oil and gas extraction threatens to expose oilfield workers and first responders handling fires and spills, as well as people living near or downstream of drilling sites to a class of chemicals whose bonds are…

July 20, 2021 Members of Congress and officials in the Biden administration at a conference last week explained how they are trying to regulate toxic chemicals in drinking water, including an upcoming vote in the House of States-…

WASHINGTON - Members of Congress and officials in the Biden administration at a conference last week explained how they are trying to regulate toxic chemicals in drinking water - including an upcoming…

WASHINGTON - Members of Congress and officials in the Biden administration at a conference Wednesday explained how they are trying to regulate toxic chemicals in drinking water, including an upcoming…

A company whose northern Illinois chemical plant was severely damaged by fire last week defended its use of fire-fighting foam containing toxic chemicals on Wednesday, saying crews had taken steps to contain the material. An…

A company whose northern Illinois chemical plant was heavily damaged by fire last week defended its use of fire-fighting foam containing toxic chemicals on Wednesday, saying teams had taken action to contain the material. An…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A company whose northern Illinois chemical plant was severely…

A wide range of cosmetics available in the United States and Canada contain high levels of potentially toxic chemicals, raising questions about corporate transparency and federal regulation, as well as the importance of consumer…

Cosmetics are a very popular global industry that includes personal care, skin care, moisturizing, cleansing, and toner products that are used almost daily. So, given the frequency and popularity of their use, they…

WASHINGTON: More than half of cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are inundated with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health problems, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.…

According to a new study, more than half of cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash in a toxic industrial compound linked to serious health problems, including cancer and reduced birth weight. Researchers from the…

When Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Dr. Janet Woodcock testifies before a Senate spending committee on Thursday, she will likely be faced with many questions about toxic chemicals in food. For Congress - and for…

When Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, testifies before a Senate Expenses Committee On Thursday, she will likely face many questions about toxic chemicals in food. For Congress — and for many…

Every day about one trimester of Canadians will buy fast food and most will not pay much attention to the packaging of their meals. It could be toxic.Earlier this month, international fast-food giant McDonald's announcement a worldwide…

According to the BC Coroner's Service, Cory Monteith, 31, died of "mixed toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol". Questions were raised immediately, wondering if dying from mixed drug toxicity was the same as dying from an…