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.
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Drilling for Certainty: What We Can Learn From the Latest in Fracking Health Studies
ProPublica surveys some recent research on potential health implications of hydro fracking.
Do These Chemicals Make Me Look Fat?
Why are Americans—and animals—getting fatter? It isn’t just because of eating more and exercising less.
‘Safe Planet’ Uses the Arts to Explain Chemical Exposure Threat
The U.N. enlists the arts to bring home the arcane but vital necessity of reducing the phalanx of chemicals saturating our bodies.
Fireworks: Beautiful, Thrilling … Toxic?
Several recent studies link fireworks to potential health or environmental problems, particularly when they're used in sports arenas or over bodies of water.
Invasion of the Unregulated Chemicals
Carl Cranor's book "Legally Poisoned" says lax, outdated law puts Americans at risk from untested industrial chemicals.
More Evidence Linking Pesticides and Malformations
Additional studies suggest that common pesticides may be endocrine disruptors, bad news that nonetheless warms the heart of one citizen scientist.
NAFTA and the Unmanning of North America
A trade case with Canada highlights the evidence linking everyday products to the feminization and outright disappearance of males from every species — including ours.