hazardous substances

The E.P.A. Promoted Toxic Fertilizer for Decades

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Farm field with crops fertilized by sewage sludge, wastewater treatment plant in the background, warning sign about PFAS contamination.

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has encouraged the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, a practice marketed as sustainable waste management. However, evidence reveals that this sludge, often laden with toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” contaminates farmland, food, and water sources nationwide. The origin of these chemicals, their risks, and the … Read more

EPA Bans Cancer Causing TCE and PCE

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Toxic chemicals labeled 'PCE' being used in a dry-cleaning facility with inadequate ventilation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a sweeping ban on two widely used but hazardous industrial solvents: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). The decision marks a significant step in addressing the long-standing health risks posed by these chemicals, commonly found in everyday products and industrial processes.  Understanding TCE: A Decades-Long Hazard A Ubiquitous … Read more