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EPA rule on PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ a step, but doesn’t address ‘regrettable substitutions’
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EPA rule on PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ a step, but doesn’t address ‘regrettable substitutions’

The toxic train derailment in Ohio was only a matter of time, Northeastern experts say. But what happens now?
A cloud of black smoke fills the sky over homes and businesses over an Ohio town.

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The toxic train derailment in Ohio was only a matter of time, Northeastern experts say. But what happens now?

The founder of Patagonia gave away his company to fight climate change. Is that really as good as it sounds?

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The founder of Patagonia gave away his company to fight climate change. Is that really as good as it sounds?

Global rainwater is now contaminated with ‘forever chemicals.’ What can we do about it?
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Global rainwater is now contaminated with ‘forever chemicals.’ What can we do about it?

Are there toxic chemical sites near you? This new tool can help you find out.

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Are there toxic chemical sites near you? This new tool can help you find out.

Chemicals found in everyday objects could cause more severe cases of COVID-19

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Chemicals found in everyday objects could cause more severe cases of COVID-19

U.S. House passes legislation to regulate the ‘forever chemicals’ in your food, water, and air
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U.S. House passes legislation to regulate the ‘forever chemicals’ in your food, water, and air

Here’s what you need to know about PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals’ in your food, water, and air
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Here’s what you need to know about PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals’ in your food, water, and air

Researchers receive $13.2 million to continue study of health challenges facing women, children in Puerto Rico

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Researchers receive $13.2 million to continue study of health challenges facing women, children in Puerto Rico

Northeastern to host ‘archive-a-thon’ to preserve federal science data

Northeastern to host ‘archive-a-thon’ to preserve federal science data