Chemical Pollution
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Report Warns of Widespread Drinking Water Contamination
The number of sites affected by PFAS has more than tripled since the last tally in 2018
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Are Hazardous Vapors Seeping Into Your Basement?
The movement of underground contaminants into buildings is attracting increased scrutiny from health experts
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Worrisome Chemicals Lurk Even In Green Buildings
A study of renovated housing units in Boston finds a long list of chemicals that can be traced to both building materials and occupants
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Toxic Dust
These chemicals pose health hazards including cancer, hormone disruption, and toxicity to the reproductive system
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Should You Worry About PFOA in Your Water?
Although phased out in 2015, this persistent chemical is showing up in water supplies around the country