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U.S. Unveils First-Ever Regulations to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
Despite a huge amount of political opposition from the chemical industry, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its first regulations aimed at limiting...
Chicken Feathers Can Replace ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Lowering Cost
With a brilliant idea that could clear two hurdles in one leap for renewable energy sources, scientists at ETH Zurich have discovered a way...
Researchers Develop Water Treatment that Zaps ‘Forever Chemicals’ for Good
There's been a lot of talk recently about so-called "forever chemicals" and how our society can use new technologies to remove these old toxins...
Density of Harmful Chemicals that Damage Ozone Layer Slashed by 50% Since 1980s Levels
Scientists have estimated that at current rates, the hole in the ozone layer will close around 2070.
Levels of chemical emissions from refrigeration and air...
Breakthrough Might Finally Destroy the Harmful ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Our Water
FAS, a group of manufactured chemicals commonly used since the 1940s, are called ‘forever chemicals’ for a reason. Bacteria can’t eat them; fire can’t...
Acres of Toxic Chemicals and Rusting Cars Becomes National Park After Amazing Transformation
When President Gerald Ford signed a bill creating Cuyahoga National Recreation Area in Ohio in 1974, the boundaries of the site deliberately included a...
Scientists Discover How to Destroy Toxic PFAS – the ‘Forever Chemicals’
The media has dubbed them "forever chemicals," but now scientists are putting their name to the test.
Perflourinated or polyfluorinated alkyl-substances (PFAS) are known to...
California Vineyards That Once Used Only Toxic Chemicals to Protect Vines Now Use Nesting Owls
Napa Valley vintners are increasingly turning towards winged-laborers for their pest control, and away from super toxic pesticides that poison everything, including their wine.
Barn...
Ralph Lauren Gives Competitors New Way to Dye Cotton, Uses 90% Less Chemicals, 40% Less Energy and Half the Water
Every year, trillions of liters of water are used for fabric dyeing alone, generating around 20% of the world’s wastewater. Untreated, it is incredibly...
How Planets May Be Seeded With the Chemicals Necessary for Life
Analysis of unique "fingerprints" in light emitted from material surrounding young stars has revealed “significant reservoirs” of large organic molecules necessary to form the...
Maine is First U.S. State to Ban PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in All Products—and Huge Companies Are Getting On Board
With retailers and restaurants recently uniting to purge their inventory of dangerous "forever chemicals," consumers can feel a bit better about supporting some of...
Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
Scientists Develop New Houseplant That Cleanses Your Home of the Worst Chemicals in the Air
This brand new houseplant goes one step beyond air filters by cleansing the air of common chemicals such as benzene, chloroform, and formaldehyde.
FDA Finally Bans Antibacterial Soaps Containing Triclosan and 18 Other Chemicals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday issued a final rule that will ban many commonly used consumer antiseptic soaps.
Companies will no longer be...
Gardening Giant Ortho to Drop Chemicals Linked to Bee Deaths
One of the largest home and garden pesticide makers in America is halting its use of a chemical blamed for killing honey bees.
Among several...
How Big Chains From Walmart to H&M Are Cleaning Up Chemicals
Thousands of synthetic chemicals are used to create toys, clothes, makeup, cleaning products, and all of the other items we use everyday. Some are...
Green Sports Alliance Reduces Waste & Toxic Chemicals in Games Worldwide
A burgeoning movement to make sports more sustainable has signed up almost 300 professional and collegiate teams committed to playing ball with the environment.
The Green...
Revlon Removes Dubious Chemicals From Its Products
After a consumer petition demanded change, global cosmetics giant Revlon announced in December it is removing long-chain parabens and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from its beauty...
Apple Bans Use of 2 Hazardous Chemicals in iPhone Assembly
Apple is banning the use of two potentially hazardous chemicals during the final assembly of iPhones and iPads as part of the company's latest...
Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble to Phase-out Hazardous Chemicals
Do you know what's in your cosmetics? Or your perfume? The nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart announced Thursday that it will require suppliers to disclose...