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Health 14 hours ago

Living near a golf course is linked to Parkinson’s risk in new study as some cite limitations

A study links living near golf courses to higher Parkinson's risk, with strongest association found in those one to three miles from courses and vulnerable groundwater. Others cite limitations.

Children's Health 4 days ago

Parental rights watchdog exposes left-wing climate group's strategy to recruit kids for environmental activism

American Parents Coalition warns that climate advocacy group Our Children's Trust is manipulating children through lawsuits and curriculum materials to advance their climate agenda.

Pollution June 19

Trump administration launches $10M health study for East Palestine residents after toxic spill

The Trump administration commits $10 million to research health effects from toxic chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

Food Studies June 2

Toxic heavy metals detected in popular rice brands across America, study shows

A new report reveals toxic metals such as arsenic and cadmium were found in rice sold in the U.S., posing health risks such as cancer and developmental harm, especially for infants.

Health May 6

Dangerous fungus could spread to parts of US, researchers claim

Some scientists are raising concerns about Aspergillus, a potentially deadly fungus that could spread across regions of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This mold flourishes in warm, humid environments.

Health May 2

Heart disease death risk raised by common household products, study finds

Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.

Opinion March 24

Mexico is poisoning Southern California in a border crisis almost no one knows about

America's border is in crisis and it's not just about illegal immigration. One hundred billion gallons of sewage is flowing across, poisoning the US with E. coli and toxic chemicals.

Health February 27

Brewing tea removes harmful toxins from water, study finds

The process of brewing tea was shown to remove toxic heavy metals from drinking water in a new study from Northwestern University in Illinois. The researchers explain the findings to Fox News Digital.

Health February 18

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

Health February 6

Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in US state, say researchers

Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study. The particles were found in the edible tissue of six different species of fish.

Mental Health December 8

Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in '60s or '70s

A study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that decades of lead exposure has resulted in mental health challenges for generations of Americans.

Health November 13

Autism risk could rise with air pollution, new study suggests

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.

VIDEO September 24

Train car in Hamilton County, Ohio leaks styrene, forcing emergency evacuation

A Train car in Hamilton County, Ohio had an open valve that leaked styrene and forced an emergency evacuation for anyone within a half mile radius of the area. (Credit: Aaron Vetter/Facebook)

HEALTH September 8

Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Supreme Court June 27, 2024

US Supreme Court halts EPA's 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution

The Supreme Court has halted the Environmental Protection Agency's enforcement of the "good neighbor" rule, which aims to reduce air pollution from industrial sources.

Maine June 20, 2024

Wealthy Maine couple accused of killing trees to secure ocean view, poisoning public beach in the process

Amelia Bond and her husband have paid $1.5 million to Lisa Gorman and thousands to the state of Maine after poisoning their neighbor's oak trees to secure an unobscured ocean view.

North Korea June 2, 2024

North Korea agrees to stop sending balloons with manure, trash to South Korea

North Korea agreed to stop sending hundreds of balloons into South Korea. The balloons were said to be carrying manure, cigarette butts and other garbage.

California May 27, 2024

California lawmakers vote to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores

California lawmakers voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags has failed to reduce plastic pollution.

Louisiana May 22, 2024

Companies agree to $2M payout in Atlantic oil dumping case

Prive Overseas Marine LLC and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret have agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after pleading guilty to oil dumping-related federal charges.

California May 10, 2024

2 miles of Los Angeles coast closed off by sewage spill

About 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage began spilling into Ballona Creek on Wednesday, leading to a closure order for a large stretch of the Los Angeles coastline.

Indiana May 6, 2024

Indiana fertilizer leak triggers 10-mile fish kill

A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.

Pollution April 30, 2024

In Canada, global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution has completed its final meeting

After a series of meetings to discuss a global treaty to end plastic pollution, negotiators have seen "monumental change" as they work toward the goal of adopting the treaty in 2025.

New Mexico April 29, 2024

New Mexico reaches record settlement with company over natural gas flaring

New Mexico has reached a record $24.5 million settlement with Texas-based Ameredev over air pollution violations at natural gas sites in the Permian Basin.

Canada April 29, 2024

Negotiators discuss terms for global treaty to end plastic pollution in Canada

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution met on Monday to begin the process of writing out a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

Missouri April 25, 2024

Officials knew Manhattan Project chemicals disposed improperly at Missouri sites, documents reveal

Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.

Maine April 12, 2024

Maine sues biochemical giant Monsanto over PCB contamination

Maine is suing Monsanto over its alleged knowledge that it was selling products containing harmful PCB chemicals that contributed to contamination of the state's natural resources.

World March 28, 2024

Oxford, Cambridge rowing teams warned about polluted waters ahead of Boat Race: It's a 'national disgrace'

Oxford's crew coach is taking aim at one company who is allegedly responsible for a recent spike in contamination levels within London's Thames River.

OPINION March 18, 2024

Our air is great, but Green New Deal is tough to swallow

Biden's Green New Deal is the color of money. Even though American air quality is the best it has been, the EPA is pushing a rule that could cost the economy $200 billion.

Federal Courts March 7, 2024

25 states sue over EPA soot pollution rule: 'Biden’s radical green agenda'

A new Biden administration Environmental Protection Agency rule setting stricter standards for deadly soot pollution is being challenged in court by 25 Republican-led states.

Ohio March 7, 2024

After East Palestine train derailment, toxic chemicals did not need to be burned off, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board said the decision to vent and burn the toxic chemicals in the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, OH, was not justified.