Radioactive Waste No Longer to Be Used for De-Icing State Roads in Ohio
By B.N. Frank In 2019, Rolling Stone magazine published an article about toxic radioactive waste being used to de-ice roads and growing opposition to this. …
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New Book on Common Synthetic Chemicals’ Role in Asthma, Brain Health, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion, and More
By B.N. Frank Toxic synthetic chemicals are difficult if not impossible to completely avoid (see 1, 2). In most cases, action taken to protect the…
Not All Sunscreen is Created Equal or Non-Toxic — EWG Provides List of What’s Safe to Use
By B.N. Frank Most would agree that if you’re going to be out in the sun for a while, it’s important to protect yourself at…
House Committee Approves Bill to Expand Healthcare Bill for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
By B.N. Frank Human-made toxins may have caused more harm than we may ever completely know. The good news is that large-scale efforts are currently…
Documentary, “Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story”, Free to Watch Online June 23-30
By B.N. Frank It’s not easy staying healthy with so many toxic chemicals being produced and released into the environment. There are efforts being made…
Petition Submitted to FDA to Ban Formaldehyde, a Carcinogen and Potent Allergen, in Hair Straighteners and Treatments
By B.N. Frank Companies continue to be exposed for putting toxic ingredients in beauty and healthcare products. But formaldehyde in hair straighteners and treatments?! From…
Millions of Sleep Apnea Machines and Ventilators for COVID Patients Recalled Over Cancer, Respiratory, and Other Health Risks
By B.N. Frank Sleep apnea is common in the U.S. affecting approximately 22 million adults and children. Sufferers have enough to worry about from this…
Bills Introduced to Set Deadlines and Provide Resources for Cleanup of “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS) at U.S. Military Facilities
By B.N. Frank In May the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was heavily criticized for replacing old “forever chemicals” with new ones. Fortunately, last week one…
EPA Office Announces 3 Actions to Protect Public from Toxic “Forever Chemicals” (aka PFAS)
By B.N. Frank Last month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was lambasted for replacing old “forever chemicals” with new ones. Fortunately, one of its offices…
Roundup Update: Bayer Will Still Sell Toxic Weedkiller To U.S. Farmers But May Stop Selling It For Residential Use
By B.N. Frank Last month Bayer-Monsanto was denied the ability to limit its legal liability from future cancer claims filed by ill-stricken Roundup users. This…
Old Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Replaced with New Toxic “Forever Chemicals”; No Federal Regulations to Address This
By B.N. Frank “Forever Chemicals” have been getting more attention (and rightfully so) since actor/producer/activist Mark Ruffalo released his film, Dark Waters. Unfortunately, most Americans’…
The Environmental Disaster at Camp Lejeune and the Shocking Stories of Marines and Their Families
By Jonathan Sharp Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has a remarkable history. Home of Marine Expeditionary Forces in Readiness, Camp Lejeune was established just before…
Oooh That Smell: “STINK!” Movie Reveals How American Companies Add Toxic Chemicals to Common Products
By B.N. Frank Have you ever been walking outside and suddenly been accosted by the overwhelming fragrance of somebody doing laundry? You don’t know if…
New Study Finds Granddaughters of People Exposed to DDT Have Increased Risk of Cancer
By Derrick Broze A newly published study has concluded that exposure to the toxin DDT is linked to an increased breast cancer risk in the…