3M pays $10.3 billion in largest PFAS water lawsuit ever
3M, DuPont and Chemours face more than $12 billion in PFAS firefighting foam settlements as water utilities and states sue over contaminated supplies.
Carefree Panty Liner PFAS Lawsuit Alleges Forever Chemicals in Daily Products
A new nationwide lawsuit alleges that Carefree panty liners contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — the class of synthetic chemicals commonly called PFAS or "forever chemicals" — without any health warning on the packaging. The lawsuit, filed against Edgewell
MIT Building 18 Closed for Hazmat Evaluation After Chemical Incident Reported
MIT Building 18 chemistry facility closed through August 30 following chemical incident. Hazmat teams evaluate organomercury compound exposure; blood tests show no mercury contamination
Michael Sheen Found 81 PCB Types in His Blood Investigating Wales Chemical Dumping
81 types of PCBs were detected in Michael Sheen's blood as his BBC documentary examines 14 sites of concern, 12 of them in Wales,
Washing Up Liquid: Chemicals and Plastic Pollution Impact
Environmental experts are sounding the alarm about washing up liquid, pointing to both its ingredients and packaging as sources of significant environmental harm. New warnings highlight how everyday dishwashing habits might be
Govind Tekale
26 Bandage Brands Found with PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Bandages meant to help us heal might be exposing us to harmful chemicals linked to cancer. Tests show that common brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health contain concerning levels of chemicals that
Tejal Somvanshi
Temu, Shein Products Found with Excessive Toxic Chemicals
Testing labs have found toxic chemicals in specific Temu products, including sandals and children’s items. The chemicals found aren’t just slightly over the limit – they’re multiple times higher than what’s considered
PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels
That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,
Rahul Somvanshi
EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer
Karmactive Staff
Kids’ Skincare Products Linked to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Study of 630 Children Across 10 U.S. Cities
Modern research continues to reveal concerning facts about everyday products we thoughtlessly apply to our children’s skin. A new study from George Mason University’s College of Public Health, examining 630 children between
Massive BioLab Fire in Rockdale County, Georgia: Chemical Fire Sparks Chaos, Smoke, Evacuations, and Hazardous Chemicals—Find Out What Triggered the Emergency
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia. The incident, which began around 5 a.m., has led to
Sunita Somvanshi
Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Solar Reactor that Transforms Carbon Dioxide and Plastic into Clean Energy and Valuable Chemicals
Cambridge University scientists have made a groundbreaking development with the creation of a solar-powered reactor capable of converting captured carbon dioxide and plastic waste into sustainable fuel while also producing other valuable
Environmentalists Sue EPA Over Regulatory Loophole for Pesticide-Coated Seeds: Taking a Stand
A lawsuit is being filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action comes from the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA). These environmentalist
Dr. Vandana Shiva, A Vocal Eco-Revolutionary
Born on 5 November,1952, at Dehradun,Uttarakhand, Vandana Shiva has a doctorate in physics from Western Ontario University. She is the founder of Navdhanya, meaning nine seeds. In 2004 she also founded Beej