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December 19, 2017

E.P.A. Delays Bans on Uses of Hazardous Chemicals

From The New York Times

The Environmental Protection Agency will indefinitely postpone bans on certain uses of three toxic chemicals found in consumer products, according to an update of...

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December 18, 2017

Uncertain Inheritance: Epigenetics and the Poisoning of Michigan

From Undark

In 1973, a toxic chemical was mixed into tons of farm feed, sickening livestock and exposing millions of Michiganders. Should later generations worry?

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December 14, 2017

Trump’s E.P.A. Chemical Safety Nominee Withdraws

From The New York Times

President Trump’s nominee to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety division on Wednesday withdrew his name from consideration for the post in the...

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December 8, 2017

EPA works with industry to streamline chemical reviews

From Chemical & Engineering News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is struggling to review the safety of new chemicals in an efficient yet still protective manner. The agency has...

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December 7, 2017

Why is dangerous chemical in common paint strippers still on the market?

From CBS News

California is considering whether an allegedly dangerous chemical found in common paint strippers should be taken off the market. Health authorities there say dozens...

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December 7, 2017

P&G Becomes Improbable Supporter of Ingredient Disclosure Rule

From Bloomberg

It took more than a decade, but California has a new law requiring extensive labeling of ingredients in cleaning products, and it got support from...

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