Category: Hazardous and Toxic Substances

Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement

The New York Times – Business:
The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.
Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Bayer Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer

The New York Times – Business:
The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.
What is GKN Aerospace, the Company Whose California Plant Is at Risk of Exploding?

The New York Times – Business:
A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.
Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?

The New York Times – Business:
Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods

The New York Times – Business:
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
‘Punched in the Face’ by a Rail Disaster, an Ohio Town Fights Its Way Back

Residents and officials are still trying to revitalize East Palestine nearly three years after a derailment and chemical burn.
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims

More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.
In Brooklyn, a Health-Inspired Rowhouse Renovation

The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.
Is ‘Reef-Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?

Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.
The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.
Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns

The voluntary recall was prompted after routine testing. It is the second such recall recently of baby food over possible lead contamination.