MXene, a nanomaterial used in battery technology and as a high-performance lubricant, was previously difficult and hazardous ...

As technology advances at a rapid pace, so does the pile of discarded electronics we leave behind. Electronic waste—commonly known as e-waste—refers to any electronic item that’s no longer wanted or ...

Learn how laser-generated air contaminants (LGACs) form, their health risks, and how to minimize exposure through ventilation, protective gear, and regulatory compliance.

The estimated cost of the cleanup to the town reached $8.8 million in April 2024. Business owner escapes prison sentence after explosive toxic waste scandal at public facility: 'Might suffer ill ...

We know where it came from, so we know there were a lot of metals in the air. We know it’s not safe and we know it’s not ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has denied a request fromMilwaukee’s public health department for ...

Forever chemicals' are everywhere. But only a handful have been evaluated for potentially toxic effects. Researchers think there may be a faster, cheaper way to figure out which ones might be ...

This article guides you through identifying, understanding, and mitigating risks associated with hazardous materials and fire ...

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed and thereby enacted House Bill 140 and House Bill 212, which are designed ...

The EU has agreed on new rules to tighten safety rules for toys including a ban on damaging chemicals that the body cannot ...

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional deal on a regulation updating the safety requirements for ...

This excerpt comes from the forthcoming book “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America,” which details how a set of toxic compounds have devastated entire ...