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1 week ago

From soap operas to new hobbies, check out these podcasts

New podcasts highlight scientific inquiries into psychedelics and a community's struggle with chemical safety following a BioLab incident.
#epa-regulations
fromNatural Health News
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

EPA Ends Shortcut Approvals For So-Called 'Forever Chemicals'

The EPA updated regulations to prevent PFAS from bypassing safety reviews, aiming to protect public health and the environment.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Environment

EPA Poised to Roll Back Rule to Designed to Improve Chemical Accident Prevention

The explosion at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery underscored significant safety failures related to hydrofluoric acid regulations.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

EPA Poised to Roll Back Rule to Designed to Improve Chemical Accident Prevention

The explosion at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery underscored significant safety failures related to hydrofluoric acid regulations.
more#epa-regulations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Contra Costa County Health: We got lucky with Martinez refinery fire

February 1 fire at Martinez Refining Company nearly escalated into a public health crisis, but strong winds helped disperse hazardous smoke.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink: 3 Methods for Quick and Easy Results

Avoid pouring chemicals down the sink as they can damage pipes and pose health risks.
Hair and soap scum are primary causes of bathroom sink clogs. Continuous chemical use can worsen issues.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fire in L.A.: How does the pink fire retardant work? DW 01/23/2025

Firefighting efforts in Los Angeles utilize pink fire retardant to combat wildfires, improving visibility and effectiveness in combating the flames.
#health-risks
Science
fromInverse
4 months ago

Research Shows Light Can Break Down "Forever Chemicals" - But Will It Scale?

PFAS are known as forever chemicals due to their extreme environmental persistence and potential health impacts.
A new chemical system has been developed that uses light to break down PFAS, overcoming traditional degradation challenges.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A chemical fire outside Atlanta left residents with a slew of health issues. Now they're fighting to shut down the plant

Chemical fire in Conyers sparked community activism and raised fears over health and environmental safety, particularly among its predominantly Black population.
Science
fromInverse
4 months ago

Research Shows Light Can Break Down "Forever Chemicals" - But Will It Scale?

PFAS are known as forever chemicals due to their extreme environmental persistence and potential health impacts.
A new chemical system has been developed that uses light to break down PFAS, overcoming traditional degradation challenges.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A chemical fire outside Atlanta left residents with a slew of health issues. Now they're fighting to shut down the plant

Chemical fire in Conyers sparked community activism and raised fears over health and environmental safety, particularly among its predominantly Black population.
more#health-risks
#epa
fromTruthout
7 months ago
OMG science

EPA Scientists Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals During Trump Admin

EPA scientists faced pressure to misrepresent chemical safety, leading to retaliation and serious implications for public health.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA

The EPA has banned TCE and PCE, two cancer-causing solvents, to promote safer alternatives and protect public health.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
OMG science

EPA Scientists Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals During Trump Admin

EPA scientists faced pressure to misrepresent chemical safety, leading to retaliation and serious implications for public health.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA

The EPA has banned TCE and PCE, two cancer-causing solvents, to promote safer alternatives and protect public health.
more#epa
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