Adults exposed to lead may experience high blood pressure, kidney damage, reproductive issues, and cognitive decline.

The toxic and radioactive uranium has been widely used as nuclear fuel in nuclear power plants and has a variety of uses with its different forms ...

A pet expert and vet have shared the common Christmas plants that could be fatal to pets, including dogs as well as cats and ...

As Christmas approaches, it's important for pet owners to be aware of the festive plants that can be harmful to dogs, cats, ...

An investigation by ProPublica found formaldehyde is ubiquitous and Trump could derail attempts to regulate it ...

In hazardous environments, where risks to safety and well-being are high, effective communication and awareness are vital.

Thousands of lost and forgotten oil and gas wells that may be leaking hazardous pollutants are finally being identified with ...

Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to ...

Editor's note: This list was first published in August 2022 and has been updated to reflect recent developments. Chinese fast-fashion companies are coming under renewed scrutiny for toxic ...

More states are cracking down on "forever chemicals" that are permeating the environment at alarming rates. In 2024, at least 11 states have enacted legislation regulating the use of PFAS ...

The recent discovery of a new chemical in drinking water has alarmed scientists after a new study concluded it could potentially be toxic. The new research, published Nov. 21 in the Science ...

The chemical, known as chloronitramide anion (Cl–N–NO₂⁻), was found in all samples from 10 US drinking water systems that use chloramines, according to a study published in the journal Science on ...