Our Body's burden must be Addressed

Chemically, we are much more than what we eat and drink. We're also what we breathe, touch, smell, wear, sit or lie on, rub up against, prepare our foods in or otherwise absorb into our systems.

State finds 4 more Private Wells Polluted

Four private wells in Lake Elmo's Tablyn Park area have been found to contain unsafe levels of contaminants similar to those already discovered in eight neighboring wells earlier this year.

Teflon Ingredient found in North Carolina Groundwater

A coalition of public interest and environmental organizations is calling for an investigation into how C8, a likely human carcinogen manufactured by the DuPont Co., contaminated groundwater wells and surface waters in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

More 3M Water Testing Urged

State Health Department officials are testing wells near Cottage Grove for contamination by two 3M Co. chemicals, but a national environmental group is urging Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency to step up testing of groundwater statewide.

C8 Suit's Settlement could set Precedent

The settlement of the class action lawsuit against DuPont for making the chemical C8 may be a sign of things to come as two other communities across the country have proceeded with lawsuits of their own.

EPA suggest greater Cancer Potency of C-8

EPA science advisers are recommending that the agency consider elevating its cancer-causing classification of the controversial chemical C-8.

Mennesota residents sue Chemical maker, Allege Contamination

Two Cottage Grove, Minn., residents sued chemical maker 3M Co. in state court, alleging contaminants from the companies manufacturing processes harmed nearby residents.

UK acts to Ban Hazardous Chemical

Defra Minister Alun Michael announces the Government's next steps towards a unilateral ban on use of the environmentally damaging and hazardous chemical Perflurooctane sulphonate (PFOS), and the substances which break down to it.

Federal Jury Awards $20.7M to Columbus in Pollution Lawsuit

A federal jury in Opelika on Wednesday awarded the city of Columbus, Ga., and other plaintiffs $20.7 million in an air pollution lawsuit filed against a Phenix City carbon black plant.

Federal jury awards $20.7M to Columbus in pollution lawsuit

A federal jury in Opelika on Wednesday awarded the city of Columbus, Ga., and other plaintiffs $20.7 million in an air pollution lawsuit filed against a Phenix City carbon black plant.