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January 2, 2018

These toxic chemicals are everywhere, and they won’t ever go away

From The Washington Post

They say nothing lasts forever. Nothing, that is, except a group of toxic chemicals that may be associated with testicular cancer, kidney cancer, high cholesterol and suppression of...

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January 2, 2018

Researchers tout safer alternative to potentially deadly paint stripper chemical

From CBS News

An alternative to a potentially deadly chemical found in common paint strippers is facing hurdles to reach consumers. CBS News’ Anna Werner reported last...

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January 1, 2018

Fighting Climate Change, One Laundry Load at a Time

From The New York Times

A Danish biotechnology company is trying to fight climate change — one laundry load at a time. Its secret weapon: mushrooms like those in...

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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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