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Chemicals on federal radar pervasive in Chicago air

D5, a chemical compound found in a variety of beauty and skin car products, is reaching potentially alarming levels.

Roundup linked to diabetes, autism, obesity, heart disease, cancer and more

We have been led to believe that Roundup is minimally toxic to humans, but is that really true?

Texas blast echoes worst industrial accident in U.S. history

Chemical fertilizer has been at the center of explosions both in 2013 and 1947.

How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

Erin Brockovich town still has toxic water

For the California town whose poisoned wells became a Hollywood story, a happy ending was only in the movies.

Would you give up shampoo?

One green girl’s story of ditching shampoo altogether. She — and her gorgeous new hair — never looked back.

Produce from urban gardens could contain lead

Toxic metals like lead, zinc and cadmium are commonly found in soil, particularly in urban areas, and lead is neurotoxic, especially to babies and young children.

8 creepy mystery ingredients in fast food

Among all of the apocryphal tales of disgusting items found in fast food, some of the truths (crushed beetles?) may be more disturbing than the myths.

Is borax really as green as it seems?

While its close relative boric acid is considered a ‘dangerous poison,’ borax is used commonly in ‘eco-friendly’ detergents. Is there cause for concern?

Scientists clash over BPA: Do low doses really harm people?

Biologists are concerned that mathematical models may be used by the FDA to tell the public that BPA is safe.

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