chemicals
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Paul LePage, new Maine guv, takes aim at the environment
This week, Paul LePage made the leap from abrasive style to corrosive substance, proposing a dramatic rollback of Maine's environmental protections.
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The Oscar-nominated green documentary short you have to watch
Watch the Oscar-nominated short film about a Chinese village that conquered a chemical company. Trickery! People overcoming adversity! Cute swans!
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Failure to ban BPA leading to impotence in U.S. congressmen (probably)
The cafe where nearly 200 members of Congress could get their daily joe is spewing receipts lousy with toxic chemical BPA.
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Ask Umbra on parabens in processed foods and personal lubricant
A reader gets hot and bothered looking for a paraben-free lube. Ask Umbra explores the perils of parabens and the everyday products they're in!
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Fast food wrappers and popcorn bags leach fire-fighting chemical into food
Synthetic chemicals that repel oil and are used on paper packaging to prevent grease leaking, can migrate directly into food.
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Scientists believe BPA is risky — it's just a matter of agreeing on how much
The New York Times' recent recap of the current science behind bisphenol-A's dangers suggests that scientists are waiting for results from a two-year, government funded study on the chemical to confirm what they already believe.
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New study weighs in on organic vs. conventional debate
Guess what? Organically grown strawberries are indeed healthier, tastier, and better for the soil than their conventional counterparts. Boo-yah!
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Canada declares BPA toxic. Why haven't we?
Canada has officially declared bisphenol A toxic, in brazen defiance of the chemical industry. Here's hoping that will give the U.S. Senate the spine to follow suit.
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Annie Leonard’s ‘The Story of Cosmetics’ and new legislation for toxic chemicals [VIDEO]
According to Annie Leonard, your “bathroom is a minefield of toxics.” Check out her new video The Story of Cosmetics.