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Hershey Faces Legal Action Due to 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Chocolate Packaging

Nov 93 min read

Hershey Faces Legal Action Due to 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Chocolate Packaging

According to classaction.org, the lawsuit points out that PFAS often originate from coatings intended to repel grease and moisture in packag

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Stephen Wick

Oct 173 min read

Education

New Guidelines Aim to Support People with Disabilities During Petrochemical Disasters

Advocates have developed new guidelines specifically aimed at enhancing emergency planning for petrochemical incidents, such as chemical spi

Maine PFAS Firefighting Foam Spill Spurs Renewed Calls for Government Action

Stephen Wick

Aug 212 min read

Environment & Climate

Maine PFAS Firefighting Foam Spill Spurs Renewed Calls for Government Action

The incident on Monday marks at least the third spill since the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority assumed control of the airport. Ad

Chinese citizen charged with importing sufficient chemicals to manufacture millions of lethal doses of fentanyl

Stephen Wick

Jul 234 min read

Criminal Justice

Chinese citizen charged with importing sufficient chemicals to manufacture millions of lethal doses of fentanyl

The indictment alleges his involvement in a conspiracy linked to what authorities believe to be one of the largest amounts of fentanyl precu

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Stephen Wick

Jul 162 min read

Investigations

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Certain inhabitants are uncertain as to why a water-selling company is allowed to buy water from the city at a reduced rate, particularly s

FDA Withdraws Rule Permitting Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food

Stephen Wick

Jul 73 min read

Public Health

FDA Withdraws Rule Permitting Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food

Since the FDA removed BVO from the list of Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substances in 1970, it has been regulated as a food additive.

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Environment & Climate

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

The Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant, operated by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, has an exciting plan in the

Group of Researchers receive EU Funding to help tackle Europe's Polluted Mountains

Stephen Wick

May 212 min read

Environment & Climate

Group of Researchers receive EU Funding to help tackle Europe's Polluted Mountains

Although aluminium is widely utilized in various commercial applications in today's society, bauxite residue does not serve any significant

Tara Flour Determined Not To Meet Generally Recognized As Safe (or GRAS) Standard & an Unapproved Food Additive says FDA

Stephen Wick

May 184 min read

News

Tara Flour Determined Not To Meet Generally Recognized As Safe (or GRAS) Standard & an Unapproved Food Additive says FDA

There are around 400 adverse event reports. The company voluntarily recalled the product and conducted an analysis, identifying tara flour a

Mexico Extradites Cartel-Linked Chemical Broker to the United States for Drug Conspiracy Trial

Stephen Wick

May 145 min read

Criminal Justice

Mexico Extradites Cartel-Linked Chemical Broker to the United States for Drug Conspiracy Trial

A Mexican citizen accused of providing the Jalisco Cartel with precursor chemicals for producing illegal substances was extradited from Mexi

Harmful Mold Transformed into Renowned Soy Sauce Sensation

Stephen Wick

May 123 min read

Public Health

Harmful Mold Transformed into Renowned Soy Sauce Sensation

Familiar to scientists as the koji mold, A. oryzae excels as an adept decomposer. During the initial phase of soy sauce manufacturing, A. or

The main component in Roundup weedkiller, Glyphosate, has been detected in pregnant women residing close to agricultural areas, sparking worries about potential health risks

Stephen Wick

May 122 min read

Environment & Climate

The main component in Roundup weedkiller, Glyphosate, has been detected in pregnant women residing close to agricultural areas, sparking worries about potential health risks

Studies have also shown that consuming organic food, which is grown without synthetic pesticides, may lower glyphosate levels in women resid

EPA pushes prohibiting pesticide-acephate commonly employed on fruits and vegetables

Stephen Wick

May 112 min read

Environment & Climate

EPA pushes prohibiting pesticide-acephate commonly employed on fruits and vegetables

Over two decades ago, the European Union took the decision to ban Acephate, a member of the organophosphate family of chemicals. However, in

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases sweeping rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants

Stephen Wick

Apr 302 min read

Investigations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases sweeping rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants

Coal-fired power plants consume large amounts of water, and when the water is discharged back into lakes, rivers, and streams, it carries a

Philips Respironics Prohibited by Court from Producing, Selling Sleep, Respiratory Devices that are Adulterated & Misbranded at Three Pennsylvania Facilities

Stephen Wick

Apr 117 min read

Investigations

Philips Respironics Prohibited by Court from Producing, Selling Sleep, Respiratory Devices that are Adulterated & Misbranded at Three Pennsylvania Facilities

They are prohibited (with limited exceptions for "medically necessary" devices) from manufacturing and distributing devices at or from the t

Intercontinental Terminals Company Settles at $6.6 Million For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire

Stephen Wick

Apr 46 min read

Environment & Climate

Intercontinental Terminals Company Settles at $6.6 Million For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire

The fire led to the release of a massive amount of petrochemical products and firefighting substances into Tucker Bayou and the surrounding

Are Certain BAND-AID Brands Killing Us? Report Warns That They Could Contain Cancer-Causing forever Chemicals That Enter Into The Bloodstream Through Open Wounds

Stephen Wick

Apr 45 min read

Public Health

Are Certain BAND-AID Brands Killing Us? Report Warns That They Could Contain Cancer-Causing forever Chemicals That Enter Into The Bloodstream Through Open Wounds

A recent report from Mamavation revealed that out of 40 bandages tested, 26 showed detectable levels of organic fluorine, indicating the pre

Exide Baton Rouge, Louisiana Finally Added To Hazardous Contaminated Site List By EPA: Classified National Priority

Stephen Wick

Mar 286 min read

Environment & Climate

Exide Baton Rouge, Louisiana Finally Added To Hazardous Contaminated Site List By EPA: Classified National Priority

In 2022, the EPA was notified by the state of Louisiana regarding a site where alarming levels of lead, manganese, antimony, and arsenic wer

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Stephen Wick

Mar 252 min read

Public Health

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, doctors reported that black lic

Congress Considering a Tax Break for Relief Payments Months After The East Palestine Derailment

Stephen Wick

Feb 212 min read

Public Health

Congress Considering a Tax Break for Relief Payments Months After The East Palestine Derailment

On the day in question, dozens of cars burned after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on the border between Ohio and Pen

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