Thousands of People Live Closer to Underground Gas Wells Than Previously Thought
Most of the wells are more than half a century old, and some residents might not even be aware of the hidden energy infrastructure beneath their own backyards.
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Monsanto Was Ordered to Pay $2 Billion in a Cancer Lawsuit. There Are 13,000 More Plaintiffs.
This is the third strike against the agribusiness giant, now owned by Bayer.
Why the Addition of a Warning Label to Roundup Matters
Nathan Donley, a staff scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity, discusses the harmful side effects of the glyphosate.
A Cocktail of Common Chemicals Can Cause Cancer
Policymakers take note: Even in low doses, chemicals common in the environment can work together to cause cancer.
Flame Retardants Are Everywhere—and They’re Invading Our Wildlife
Toxicologists are finding possible carcinogens in the bodies of otters and bald eagles, some of the Great Lakes' greatest wildlife.
The Misguided War on Rice
That box of Uncle Ben’s in your pantry is likely a lot safer than Consumer Reports would lead you to believe.