Local Town Covered in Oil and Chemicals After Plant Explosion; Residents Evacuated
Explosion at Oil Facility in Louisiana Causes Evacuations On Friday afternoon, a significant explosion at an oil supply facility in Smitty, near Roseland, Louisiana, sent thick black smoke billowing over neighborhoods. This incident prompted authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation order for residents within a one-mile radius. The explosion was so intense that it rattled […]
Democrats Reflect on the Shutdown of EPA Office That Previously Tested Harmful Chemicals on People
Democrats are expressing concern over the impending shutdown of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) office, which once engaged in exposing individuals to hazardous pollutants. On Friday, the EPA announced a significant restructuring. The Research and Development Bureau (ORD) was designed to aid “reliable decisions to protect human health and ecosystems from environmental pollutants.” Democrats have […]
Bill pushing ‘sound science’ would impact future regulations on ‘forever chemicals’ • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers are looking for measures to transfer recycling costs from local governments to producers. (Photo: Getty Images) The bill, presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has state agencies attempted to create new regulations on chemicals in drinking water and block the handling of dangerous waste in Tennessee. Sen. Shane Reeves, Rutherford County Republican, […]
Should water systems warn clients if they find ‘forever chemicals’?
SIERRA VISTA — Deborah Gearty had barely heard the term ‘permanent chemicals’ until she found them in her drinking water. In late April, the East Slope Water Company notified Ghiati and its neighbors that the water it supplies to about 450 people in the southwest corner of the city had been contaminated with PFAS (perfluoroalkyl […]
Lake Havasu City: Gas stoves release more dangerous chemicals than previously thought. Doctor Explains | National News
lung health In the news: new research from Dr. Rob Jackson and the team at Stanford University It shows that using gas stoves and ranges can dramatically increase the amount of benzene in the air. Dr. Jackson and his team found that high levels of benzene remained in the home for hours after cooking was […]
Arizona AG sues companies over “forever chemicals” | Arizona News
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Mayes sues several major companies for producing, selling ‘forever chemicals’
Attorney General Chris Mays is suing several major companies for making and selling “permanent chemicals” they knew or should have known were dangerous. The lawsuit, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court on Friday, alleges that 3M, DuPont, and Chemours (the last DuPont spin-off company) have used perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluorocarbons that have been used in […]
MCAS Yuma is requesting permission to test drinking water from wells for harmful chemicals
This test is not intended for people receiving drinking water from the City of Yuma or the Yuma base. Yuma, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are urging off-base Yuma landlords to drink water from wells because it may contain harmful chemicals. They are asking for permission to sample the drinking […]
Cleaning products in Mesa contain toxic chemicals. Doctor Explains | State
Big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boykprice “Cleaning around the house doesn’t necessarily mean using a ton of chemicals.” In the news: New research shows that certain common chemical disinfectants and cleaning products include QACs May cause developmental and reproductive toxicity. after reading this article You should try to strike a balance between cleanliness and safety. Whenever […]
Cleaning products in Prescott Valley contain toxic chemicals. Doctor Explains | State
Big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boykprice “Cleaning around the house doesn’t necessarily mean using a ton of chemicals.” In the news: New research shows that certain common chemical disinfectants and cleaning products include QACs May cause developmental and reproductive toxicity. after reading this article You should try to strike a balance between cleanliness and safety. Whenever […]