Exposure to pesticides may raise the risk of some forms of cancer not only for those working with the potent chemicals, but also for those living nearby, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society, suggests pesticides are linked to an increase in rates of leukemia, … Read more
Early Discoveries at 3M In 1997, Kris Hansen, a chemist at 3M Corporation, embarked on an unexpected journey that would unveil alarming truths about chemical contamination. Known for inventing Scotch Tape and Post-it notes, 3M produced a variety of products containing fluorochemicals. These man-made compounds, found in products like Scotchgard and Scotchban, played a crucial … Read more
In March 2024, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) proposed adding 70 new bodies of water to its impaired waters list for the year. This biennial update, which precedes a public comment period and submission to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights the ongoing struggle to protect the state’s waterways. If pollution were … Read more
In a recent report, Sound Rivers, an organization monitoring over 50 river sites across North Carolina, revealed that six locations failed the weekly fecal bacteria test. Testing and Results Sound Rivers conducts weekly tests during the summer to assess water quality across North Carolina. For the week ending July 19, 23 sites in the central … Read more
In a revised class action lawsuit, Joseph Lurenz, a New York resident, has filed a complaint against Coca-Cola and its subsidiary, Simply Orange Juice Co., alleging the presence of harmful chemicals in their juice products. This follows the dismissal of his initial lawsuit. Background Joseph Lurenz first filed his complaint against Coca-Cola and Simply Orange … Read more
UPDATE: Partial Lifting of Advisories The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted sections of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories initially issued following a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The affected area includes a portion of the Meherrin River, starting at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) and flowing southeast through Lawrenceville … Read more
On July 10, under the scorching sun on Raleigh’s grassy mall, Democracy Green’s co-founder, Sanja Whittington, passionately addressed the crowd. “We are calling upon the Environmental Management Commission to vote yes to removing PFAS from our drinking water sources today,” she urged. “Our bodies weren’t created to consume and digest toxic cancer-causing chemicals such as … Read more
Pennsylvania has introduced House Bill 2238, aiming to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” from various consumer products by 2027. This legislation seeks to eliminate PFAS in items such as cleaning products, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, food packaging, and children’s products. The Ubiquity and Impact of PFAS State … Read more
Sharon Lerner, a seasoned investigative journalist with ProPublica, uncovered a disturbing story of corporate negligence. Michael Costa interviewed Lerner on The Daily Show, where she detailed how 3M, a major American corporation, ignored and suppressed evidence about the risks of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals persist in the environment and human … Read more
Two prominent baby bottle manufacturers, Philips North America and Handi-Craft Company, face proposed class actions in California federal court. The lawsuits allege that these companies failed to warn parents about the potential dangers of microplastics leaching from their bottles when heated. The lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, … Read more