Johnson & Johnson Faces Talc Cancer Trial in Pennsylvania A new talcum powder cancer trial has begun in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, marking the second major mass tort case in the venue involving allegations that Johnson & Johnson’s iconic baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The lawsuit, brought by the estate of the late […]
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger Even a year after the Los Angeles wildfires, there are still reminders that contaminants linger, like “DANGER: Lead Work Area.” House cleaners, hazardous waste workers, and homeowners all come and go wearing masks, respirators, gloves and hazmat suits as they clean, vacuum, and power-wash homes that […]
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns The recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw its proposed rule requiring standardized testing for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics has caused concerns among public health advocates, consumer protection organizations, and legal experts. For decades, asbestos contamination in talc has been […]
Historic $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
Historic $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson In a landmark decision that could reshape talc litigation nationwide, a jury has awarded $966 million to the family of Mae K. Moore in a wrongful death lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The October 6, 2025 verdict, delivered in Judge Ruth Ann Kwan’s courtroom, found J&J […]
How EPA Cutbacks Leave Communities Exposed to Toxic Air
How EPA Cutbacks Leave Communities Exposed to Toxic Air For decades, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acted as the nation’s guardian of public health, holding industries responsible for the pollutants they release into the air, water, and soil. A recent investigation revealed that the system for tracking and reporting toxic air emissions in […]
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the implementation of a 2024 hazardous air pollution rule that imposes new emissions controls and monitoring requirements on facilities like U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, a few months after seeking to delay and rework it. The hazardous air pollution […]
EPA Finalizes 2024 Hazardous Air Pollution Rule
EPA Finalizes 2024 Hazardous Air Pollution Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its 2024 hazardous air pollution rule, setting new emission control and monitoring requirements for facilities like U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. This decision comes just months after the agency had delayed implementation and considered revising the rule following pushback from […]
Air Testing Results After Clairton Coke Works Explosion
Air Testing Results After Clairton Coke Works Explosion A little more than a month after a deadly explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant, Allegheny County is sharing the results of its additional air quality testing in the area. Carnegie Mellon University and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection stationed mobile air units in […]
Alarming Amount of Microplastics Found in Homes and Cars
Alarming Amount of Microplastics Found in Homes and Cars A study has found that thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in your home and car. The particles are likely the result of the degradation of plastic-filled objects like carpets, curtains, furniture, and textiles and plastic parts of car […]
The Trump Administration is Delaying Mandates Requiring Steelmakers to Reduce Emissions
The Trump Administration is Delaying Mandates Requiring Steelmakers to Reduce Emissions The Trump administration is delaying mandates requiring steelmakers U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs to cut toxic admissions, drawing praise from the steelmaking industry and dismay from environmentalists. A July 1 order from the Environmental Protection Agency is postponed until April 2027, preventing stricter emissions standards […]