Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled ...

We’re in the midst of a rapidly escalating global plastics crisis. More than 11 billion metric tons of virgin plastics were ...

132 structures, mostly homes, destroyed. 88 structures damaged. Governor declares state of emergency Thursday. Water demand fighting fire 'overwhelmed the system. Heavy patrols set for evacuated areas ...

A study by Professor José Villalaín of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain, published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, reveals that bisphenol analogs BPF and BPS, used as safer ...

A new study found that everyday household items made of black recycled plastic have a high chance of containing dangerous ...

Flame retardants are a group of chemicals added to certain materials, from furniture foam to electrical wire coating, to ...

The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from ...

When cooking or serving with black plastic utensils, like spatulas, tongs and ladles, the toxic materials inside can seep ...

It's well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job ...

Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for ...

Black-colored plastics used in electronics are leaching flame retardants into kitchen utensils, toys and food containers, a ...