Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 10—(StatePoint) Plastics are no longer just an environmental issue — they are a direct threat to human health. Found in homes ...

Earthjustice is suing the EPA over its weak regulation of decaBDE, a type of flame retardant that poses serious risks to the health of both people and wildlife. When a recent study found that ...

An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

(The Hill) – Food and cosmetics from dozens of major retailers come wrapped in potentially dangerous plastics, a new report has found. More than 17 retailers have taken no steps to protect customers ...

In October 2024, a scientific study published in the journal "Chemosphere" made its rounds online. The study's conclusion — that dangerous levels of flame-retardant chemicals had been found in a ...

Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. Researchers warn that unknown and toxic additives make ...

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