It’s a staggering number: 16,000 plastic chemicals, with at least 4,200 of those considered to be “highly hazardous” to human health and the environment, according to the authors.

The most recent science suggests that these chemicals are much more hazardous to human health than scientists had initially thought and probably more dangerous at levels thousands of times lower ...

while also moving to ban or restrict some of the most hazardous chemicals entirely. The proposed measures would significantly cut releases of a number of cancer-causing chemicals from plants in ...

More Carl Court/Getty Images Muncke said: "Our study shows hundreds of hazardous chemicals may be intentionally used across FCMs. "We identified 388 FCCs that are of high concern due to hazard ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Investors managing $4.1 trillion in assets are urging the world's biggest chemicals companies to phase out production of hazardous substances which linger in the environment and ...

The stockpile of hazardous materials date back decades with some considered easily combustible, forcing neighbors from their homes for days. Bomb technicians said some of the chemicals were ...

The derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials near a town in Ohio earlier this month has prompted environmental concerns and chemical fears for residents — even as state officials work ...

In the weeks since, authorities have undertaken a massive operation to clean up the hazardous materials. More than 700 tons of contaminated soil and nearly two million gallons of liquid have been ...

Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard ...

At about 8:55 p.m. ET, a Norfolk Southern train of around 150 cars derailed near the Ohio town of East Palestine, 20 of those cars carrying hazardous materials. The derailment caused a huge fire ...

The hazardous materials team was sent to 51 Gledhill Ave., where police and firefighters cordoned off the surrounding area and urged the public to stay clear “until it is rendered safe by first ...