Rice University scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have demonstrated a new method for detecting ...

The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.

All across our state, families gather each Memorial Day to remember those members of our military we’ve lost. It’s a time to reflect on how we honor these fallen heroes and how to best ...

On December 2, 1984, the people of Bhopal woke up to a nightmare. A toxic gas leak from a Union Carbide pesticide plant ...

Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not ...

In the wake of a spate of fires at battery storage facilities across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission ...

Broward residents, along with the mayors of Miramar and Doral, showed up at county hall to ensure their voices were heard.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. A multimillion-dollar fire, which could have been started by a battery dumped in a wheelie bin, has sent ...

The illness occurs when fumes from an overheated Teflon or nonstick pan are inhaled. Nonstick pans are made with polytetrafluoroethylene (also known as PTFE). PTFE's are known as "forever ...

“Despite repeated assurances from the NRW, Public Health and Pembrokeshire County Council that they have stopped this tip’s toxic fumes from seeping into our homes, they have failed to do so,” said ...

Toxic productivity can mimic signs of burnout. But unlike burnout, you're still able to complete your tasks and stay engaged. Still, this doesn't allow you to perform sustainably. "One of the ...

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