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Recent research from the University of Notre Dame has identified fitness trackers and smartwatch bands as unexpected sources of PFAS.

The cancer risk in the area is 78 cases per 1 million people, more than double the state and national average of 30 cases per 1 million.

31 wells shut down, $71M spent: Tucson demands accountability for PFAS pollution.

Perovskite solar cells offer Japan a flexible, efficient energy solution, addressing urban space limits and driving its transition to sustainable energy.

Buy Now exposes the dark side of consumerism—planned obsolescence, waste, and environmental harm. Watch it this Black Friday week for a reality check.

Air pollution is linked to severe conditions like asthma, heart disease, and cognitive decline. Addressing sources and impacts is essential for safeguarding health and the environment.

Danone won a Chicago lawsuit dismissal over Evian’s “natural” label, with a judge ruling FDA standards back the label's focus on source, not microplastic content.

Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a civil complaint against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC, and White Pigeon Mills, LLC, citing severe environmental violations at their White Pigeon facility.

Researchers have found alarming levels of PFAS in South Florida rainwater, highlighting concerns about these pollutants impacting the environment.

JBS's Brazilian supply chain investigation uncovers chemical deforestation, risking tainted meat in U.S. stores. Federal scrutiny urged as NYSE listing looms.

Fraunhofer unveils a high-temperature fuel cell technology that converts ammonia directly into electricity, delivering a 60% efficient, climate-friendly solution for industries and municipalities.

Electrochemical carbon capture technology at Rice University promises an efficient, scalable approach to meet industrial net-zero goals.

As the Salton Sea shrinks due to water conservation and climate change, nearby communities face rising health risks, with asthma rates among local children nearly three times the national average.

Neste and Braskem partner to create renewable polymers and chemicals, advancing South America's circular economy and Braskem's Wenew portfolio by late 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Oxy Vinyls, LP, $113,000 for delayed reporting of a toxic vinyl chloride release at its New Jersey facility.

A new ChemFORWARD report, with input from Sephora, Ulta, and others, reveals that while progress is being made, many chemicals utilized in products still lack health and environmental assessments.

Mechanical engineering professor Lulin Jiang, Ph.D., and her team at Baylor University have developed an innovative method for clean, efficient combustion of biofuels using the novel Swirl Burst injector.

A new study has revealed that earthworms are likely the primary source of high PFAS levels found in eggs from backyard chickens near a chemical plant in the Netherlands. The findings, which have prompted a nationwide investigation, challenge previous assumptions about the source of PFAS contamination in local food production.

“The future of energy storage lies in the diversification of technologies and materials, making batteries cheaper, faster, and greener.” - Prof. Sharma

According to the EPA's findings, contamination levels in surface water have not significantly changed over time, but the agency's understanding of the toxicity of PFAS compounds has evolved.

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