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Environmental Health Suppressants Used to Fight Wildfires Leave Behind Toxic Metals, Study Says
A study has determined that the rise in toxic metals observed after a wildfire may result from fire suppressants that are dropped into the area.

January 31, 2025
Environmental Health EPA Proposes Expanding Public Access to PFAS Contamination Data
The EPA plans to add over 100 toxic PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance transparency about their environmental and health risks. Public comments are open until December 9.

October 8, 2024
Environmental Health New California Law Triggers Review for Highly Toxic Paraquat Weed Killer
A new law in California has required a review of paraquat by 2029 that could potentially lead to the end of the weed killer’s use in the state.

October 4, 2024
Environmental Health EPA Pushes Back PFAS Reporting Deadline Over Budget Constraints
The EPA is planning on an eight-month delay to its planned reporting period for PFAS manufacturers and importers following delays in the setup process.

September 12, 2024
Environmental Health Ohio Train Derailment Cleanup Hits Another Milestone
The cleanup of the Feb. 3, 2023 train derailment has hit another milestone as dismantling of wastewater tanks began last month. Natural water flow is also returning to the area.

September 4, 2024
Environmental Health Public Water Supply Confirmed Safe Following Firefighting Foam Spill in Maine
The public water supply to Brunswick Landing has been confirmed safe following a massive 1,450-gallon AFFF spill. Cleanup efforts are still underway.

August 27, 2024
Environmental Health Federal PFAS Testing Project Set for Private Wells Near Military Bases

August 20, 2024
Environmental Health Bayer Lobbies for Legal Protection To Block Roundup Lawsuits
Bayer sees mixed results after lobbying in three U.S. states to pass laws that would help protect it from future litigation over claims that Roundup causes cancer.

May 1, 2024
Environmental Health US Bans Asbestos in Aim To Protect Public Health
EPA enforces an asbestos ban to combat public health risks and environmental harm, marking a significant move against toxic chemical exposure. Read more.

March 19, 2024
Environmental Health EPA Plans Tightening of Rules on ‘Forever Chemicals’ To Combat Health and Environmental Threats
Read more about how the EPA's new regulations on 'forever chemicals' aim to protect public health and the environment.

February 13, 2024

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