PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
PFAS are a group of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals used to make products waterproof, stain-resistant and heat-resistant. Some of the most common PFAS don't naturally break down. They pose a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources.
After the Eaton and Palisades fires, California's efforts to identify and remove contamination left by the fires have been patchwork. A new bill introduced this week by state Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) aims to create science-based standards for the testing and removal of contamination deposited by wildfires. The bill would task the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control with creating …
Environmental toxins PFAS: The ban is working
In the mid-2000s, some PFAS were banned in Europe and North America or their production and use was restricted. The success is also evident in the environment, as PFAS concentrations have fallen overall in the tissue of pilot whales in the North Atlantic.
In the mid-2000s, some PFAS were banned in Europe and North America or their production and use was restricted. The success is also evident in the environment, as PFAS concentrations have fallen overall in the tissue of pilot whales in the North Atlantic.
Baby Food Recall Sparks New Warning to Parents Nationwide
Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling limited batches of Gerber's Arrowroot Biscuits. There are fears the product may contain plastic or paper pieces that should not be consumed. The product is sold in a 5.5-ounce package from July 2025 to September 2025 across the United States. The material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier.
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Clorox To Pay $14M Over ‘Serious Injury or Death’ Risk in Recalled Products
The Clorox Company has agreed to pay a $14.15 million civil penalty to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The company failed to report a potential bacterial contamination risk in its Pine‑Sol scented multi‑surface cleaners as required by law. Microbiologists flagged the issue as early as 2019, documenting contamination in storage tanks and the finished product. The hazard became public …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a new rallying cry: Eat real food. Convenience stores are an important part of the food system because they are the only food access point in many neighborhoods. Food stamps are an essential part of convenience stores’ business, but to participate in the program, retailers must carry products across a range of food groups. The …
Indigenous protesters block Cargill facility in Brazil over President Lula’s decree
Indigenous people have been protesting for almost a week at a Cargill facility in Santarem in northern Brazil against a decree signed in August by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The decree allows the federal government to consider private concessions for waterways, shifting responsibility for maintenance, dredging and vessel traffic management to operators. The Tapajos and Arapiuns Indigenous Council …
The San Diego Board of Supervisors recommended $4.75 million in reserve funding for infrastructure repairs at the Saturn Boulevard hotspot and critical public health studies. The board also approved releasing funds to offer more air purifiers to affected households in the South Bay region and established a new position within the county to centralize decisions around the crisis.