Washington in 2007 was the first to ban some flame retardants commonly used in furniture or televisions with known adverse effects to babies’ developing brains. Then came their replacements: more ...

The panel sided with environmental groups and the Yurok Tribe, which challenged the agency's decision not to regulate ...

A study determined that common household items carry toxic chemicals that have been banned because of their links to serious health issues. As explained by CNN earlier this month, a new study found ...

Earthjustice is suing the EPA over its weak regulation of decaBDE, a type of flame retardant that poses serious risks to the health of both people and wildlife. When a recent study found that ...

The Environmental Protection Agency must redo a Biden-era regulation over the use of a toxic flame retardant after a federal ...

From toys to kitchenware to food takeout trays, researchers have discovered a toxic chemical banned for its link to cancer in many common household items. Exposure to the flame retardant can come with ...

Black plastic is often full of cancerous, hormone disrupting flame retardants, a first-of-its-kind study finds. A sushi tray, spatula and beaded necklace are among black plastic items that tested with ...

Flame retardants in the foam of vehicle seats may increase exposure to potentially cancer-causing chemicals, especially in the summer heat, according to a new study by the American Chemical Society.

If you have a black spatula in your kitchen, or other black plastic items around your house like takeout containers or children’s toys, they could contain high levels of toxic flame retardants. Those ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...