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December 1, 2017

What the Heck is “Fragrance?” Thanks to California, Companies Now Have to Tell Us.

From Mother Jones

Peruse the ingredients list of your air freshener, floor polish, or multi-surface cleaner, and you’ll likely come across an “f” word: fragrance. You know...

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November 29, 2017

Startups bring safer chemistry to market

From GreenBiz

Retailers and large brands have gotten the message: Consumers do not want harmful chemicals in the products they buy. People, especially parents, actively seek...

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November 28, 2017

US nail salons: the challenge to protect workers from toxic chemicals

From The Guardian

Each time Van Nguyen got pregnant, her doctor advised her either to stop working at the San Francisco nail salon she owns – or...

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November 21, 2017

Cosmetic and perfume sales staff exposed to high phthalate levels

From Chemistry World

Women of reproductive age could be exposing themselves to harm by working on retail cosmetics and perfume counters. Researchers found higher levels of phthalates...

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November 20, 2017

Meet the sentinels

From Chemical & Engineering News

These animals and plants help scientists keep an eye on the environment.

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November 15, 2017

In landmark ruling, court orders paint companies to pay to clean lead paint out of California homes

From Los Angeles Times

In a ruling that could set a precedent for lawsuits over the effects of climate change, a panel of appeals judges on Tuesday found...

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