So-called hoverboards were the hot new gadget of the 2015 holiday-shopping season, but after many reports of explosions and severe fires, parents around the world…
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How A Negligent Gas Company Increased California’s Carbon Footprint by over 25%
Aerial footage of Aliso Canyon, California, taken on December 17, shows a geyser of black mist spewing into the air, shrouding the nearby canyons in…
Why U.S. Schools Are Failing to Keep Track of Asbestos
At the McCloskey Middle School in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, workers tore up floor tiles, scraped floors with ice scrapers, and dragged debris through the building. The…
11 NASA Buildings Evaluated for Risk of Asbestos
When you think about NASA, our country’s flagship space program, you think about rockets blasting off, and spacemen roving the moon in logoed suits. But…
One Simple Way to a Healthier 2016
Of the many positive resolutions to live better, scheduling a check-up with a healthcare provider is a smart – and easy – choice one can…
At Long Last Congress Responds: Funding Set for Ailing 9/11 Heroes
It’s been a long wait, but now, as we get ready to draw the curtain on 2015, the American legislature is finally responding to 9/11…
After Multi-Year Odyssey Senate Passes TSCA Reform by Unanimous Consent
Last night, legislation that would overhaul the U.S.’s outdated and ineffective toxic chemicals law was approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate. A Similar bill passed…
Shkreli, 32-Year-Old ‘Pharma Bro’ Known for Ungodly Drug Price Hike, Arrested on Charges of Securities Fraud
Big Pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, dubbed by the BBC as “the most hated man in America”, was arrested early this morning after a 7-count indictment…
Why Do Our Nation’s Elementary School Teachers Develop Mesothelioma at a Higher Rate?
Dedicated elementary school teachers work hard to make their classroom a fun and nurturing space. They arrive early to set up and stay late after…
