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Boeing Faces $600K Penalty over Runoff Tied to Chemicals that Cause Birth Defects
California regulators are seeking nearly $600,000 in penalties from Boeing after repeated stormwater discharge violations at the Santa Susana Field...
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Chemical Hazards in the Workplace: Semiconductor Manufacturing
The U.S. is spending billions to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing. These tiny chips power everything from smartphones to cars, making...
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Another Aviation Manufacturer Hit with Birth Defect Lawsuits
Boeing Co. isn’t the only aviation manufacturer facing lawsuits over birth defects. Textron Aviation is now under scrutiny for toxic contamination...
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Ethylene Oxide, Hazardous and Toxic Materials Emissions Under Increased Scrutiny
Across the U.S., facilities that sterilize medical equipment are increasingly under scrutiny for releasing hazardous and toxic materials, including a...
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What Are PFAS and Phthalates? Are They Dangerous?
Industrial chemicals have become so prevalent in modern life that virtually everyone carries traces of them in their bodies. Two groups of chemicals...
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Workplace Hazards and Birth Defects: What Every Employee Should Know
Understanding what can cause a birth defect isn’t just important for families—it’s essential for creating safe workplaces. The California...
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Could Banning Herbicide Help Prevent Birth Defects Linked to Pesticides?
Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in American agriculture — and one of the most controversial. Despite being banned in over 60...
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Chip manufacturing chemicals linked to harmful health effects
Increased demand for consumer electronics coupled with growing demand in other sectors is driving growth in the semiconductor industry—a trend that...
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Birth Defects That Can Be Caused by a Chemical Hazard
Chemical exposure before and during pregnancy poses serious risks to children, potentially causing birth defects that can affect a child's entire...
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Is Roundup Safe? It Might Be More Toxic Than Ever
Despite Monsanto’s pledge to remove glyphosate from its products by 2023, a new report finds Roundup products on U.S. shelves may still contain...
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