EU quietly shelves REACH regulation on toxic chemicals

The European Commission this week appeared to indefinitely shelve a promised revision of its REACH regulation on chemical safety, refusing....

Is the Pesticide Residue on Fruits and Veggies a Health Concern?

There might be potential health risks from consuming foods with more pesticide residue, including negative cardiovascular and reproductive health outcomes.

24% Of Chemicals in Plastic May Be Worth Worrying About

Researchers have found an unexpectedly high number of potentially concerning chemicals intentionally used in everyday plastic products.

4000 Gallons of Raw Sewage Dumped at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Health officials in Bremerton, Washington are warning people to stay clear of Kitsap County’s Sinclair Inlet after thousands of gallons....

How is plastic harmful to humans?

Are Diesel Cars Always the Biggest Health Hazard?

Sales of diesel-powered cars fell dramatically last year, declining more than 17% compared with 2016.

Power plants will have to cut toxic emmisions under new EU rules

New rules to limit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxide and mercury could save more than 20,000 lives a year,....