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Toxins & Chemicals News

Toxins & Chemicals

 
Toxins and chemicals are a huge concern in the green movement due to their detriment to the environment. Humans and animals are often exposed to these harmful substances via non-organic food (on which pesticides are used), cosmetics, plastics, aluminum and many other sources. Toxins and chemicals are thought to cause health problems, pollution and other issues. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Toxins & Chemicals

  • Rally against BPA in baby bottles

    Tue, Aug 11 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Get to one of two California events raising awareness about BPA. You could nab a free BPA-free baby bottle!

  • Yucca Mountain officially dead

    Tue, Aug 11 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announces official Yucca Mountain closure. What does it mean for the nuclear industry?

  • Natural gas and water supplies: All is not well

    Mon, Aug 03 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Natural gas drilling has been linked to 52 cases of "methane migration" in Pennsylvania, including a leak that blew up a house.

  • Luke Cole dies at 46

    Mon, Jul 27 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Star environmental lawyer and lead prosecutor in Kivalina v. ExxonMobile dies in a car crash in Uganda.

  • Watch: The World According To Monsanto

    Thu, Jul 23 2009 at 3:25 PM

    The World According to Monsanto delves into one of the largest chemical companies in history, regarded by many as one of the world's great corporate villains.

  • Is your house making you sick?

    Thu, Jul 23 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Green blogger teaches FOX news how to avoid toxic chemicals.

  • Pools out for summer: Chlorine

    Mon, Jul 20 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Weary of plunging into a backyard lagoon filled with potent chems? Go chlorine-free with natural swimming pool cleaners.

  • Ducking toxins in children's toys

    Wed, Jul 15 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Keep your kids safe from harmful toxins and chemicals in plastics.

  • Are fireworks bad for the environment?

    Tue, Jun 30 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and surface water. MNN takes a look at what goes up and what comes down.

  • Do fireworks harm the environment?

    Mon, Jun 29 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Those sparkly, noisy, festive displays are an environmental disaster.

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