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 […]
Increasing Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains
Increasing Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains Increasing levels of plastic pollution are causing problems for human beings. The exponential rise in microplastics can be seen as contamination in human brains. Research found a rising trend in micro- and nano-plastics in brain tissue from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024. Particles were […]
Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant
Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant Residents living near U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Steel Works plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, may soon receive compensation following a class action lawsuit alleging that emissions from the facility created a nuisance and contributed to air pollution. An Allegheny County judge recently granted preliminary approval for the […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer prevention is the action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. There are multiple ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cancer causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that prevent cancer from developing. The […]
Smartwatch Bands Contain High Levels of PFAS Chemicals
Smartwatch Bands Contain High Levels of PFAS Chemicals Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands can contain high levels of PFAS forever chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. A University of Notre Dame Study checked for PFAS, or markers of the substances, in 22 common brands. They were detected in 15 of the brands and […]
Benzene Exposure and Blood Cancers: Understanding the Risks
Benzene Exposure and Blood Cancers: Understanding the Risks Benzene is a highly toxic chemical widely used in industrial processes and found in gasoline, cigarette smoke, and various household products. It is classified as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Among the […]
The Role of Benzene in Steelmaking: Environmental and Health Implications at Clairton Coke Works
The Role of Benzene in Steelmaking: Environmental and Health Implications at Clairton Coke Works Benzene plays a significant role in the steel industry, particularly in facilities where coke, a critical ingredient in steelmaking, is produced. While benzene is a byproduct of the coking process, its presence raises environmental and public health concerns due to its […]
Shell Cracker Plant Pollution Harms Locals
Shell Cracker Plant Pollution Harms Locals A 60-year-old woman lives near the Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemical Complex, which is a plant that cracks ethane, a byproduct of natural gas, to make millions of tons of plastic each year. The plant became operational in 2022. She was excited for the prospect of jobs, but this excitement faded […]
Dynarex Baby Powder Recall: Potential Asbestos Contamination Raises Alarms
Dynarex Baby Powder Recall: Potential Asbestos Contamination Raises Alarms Dynarex Corporation recently announced a recall of its Dynacare baby powder due to potential asbestos contamination. The recall was triggered following a routine sampling program by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which discovered the contamination in products distributed earlier this year. This issue has […]