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"EPA Removes Waste At Texas Toxic Sites, Won’t Say From Where"

"The Environmental Protection Agency says it has recovered 517 containers of 'unidentified, potentially hazardous material' from highly contaminated toxic waste sites in Texas that flooded last month during Hurricane Harvey. The agency has not provided details about which Superfund sites the material came from, why the contaminants at issue have not been identified and whether there’s a threat to human health."

Source: AP, 09/27/2017

"Something in the Air: When Hazardous Vapors Slip Indoors"

"When Jane Horton bought her dream 800-square-foot farmhouse in 1975, she thought little of the semiconductor manufacturing plant across the street. Even after the company’s buildings were demolished and a chain-link fence went up around the campus, she still had no knowledge of the toxic dangers lurking beneath her feet — let alone of the fact that they were invading her home."

Source: Undark, 09/27/2017

France Reaffirms Opposition To License Renewal For Weedkiller Glyphosate

"France reaffirmed on Monday its opposition to plans by the European Commission to extend its approval for the weedkiller product glyphosate, the prime minister’s office said."

Source: Reuters, 09/26/2017

"Green, Industry Groups File Appeals To Save EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule"

"An environmental group and two chemical companies filed appeals Friday of a court decision that overturned an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule restricting the use of certain greenhouse gases."

Source: The Hill, 09/25/2017

Coal Ash: Duke Energy Faces Suit Over Emergency Action Plan Disclosure

"Environmental groups say they will sue Duke Energy for not telling the public what would happen if any of its dozens of coal ash dams fail."

Source: Raleigh News & Observer, 09/21/2017

"Homeowners Join Lawsuit Against Arkema Chemical Plant That Burned

"Eleven additional plaintiffs and a new defendant have been added to a lawsuit against the company whose manufacturing plant experienced a series of chemical fires as a result of floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey."

Source: Texas Tribune, 09/21/2017

CPSC Votes To Warn Public on Flame Retardants In Baby Products, Furniture

"The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted Wednesday to immediately warn the public about the dangers of chemicals known as organohalogens in baby and toddler products, mattresses, upholstered furniture and electronics enclosures. The commission also set in motion what promises to be a contentious debate about new regulations prohibiting manufacturers from adding any halogenated flame retardants to products covered by the ban."

Source: Chicago Tribune, 09/21/2017

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"EPA Removes Waste At Texas Toxic Sites, Won’t Say From Where"

"Something in the Air: When Hazardous Vapors Slip Indoors"

France Reaffirms Opposition To License Renewal For Weedkiller Glyphosate

"Green, Industry Groups File Appeals To Save EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule"

Coal Ash: Duke Energy Faces Suit Over Emergency Action Plan Disclosure

"Homeowners Join Lawsuit Against Arkema Chemical Plant That Burned

CPSC Votes To Warn Public on Flame Retardants In Baby Products, Furniture

"Internal Watchdog Says EPA Mismanaging Toxic Site Cleanups"

CSB Says Arkema Generators Vulnerable; Photos Show Aftermath

"Chemical Industry Ally Faces Critics in Bid for Top E.P.A. Post"

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