Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...

An analysis of 70 plastic children's products sold in Brazil found that most samples were chemically contaminated, with toxin levels reaching up to 15 times above legal limits, and barium, lead, ...

The Men in Black headquarters building has faced plenty of peril, but there was also a real-life toxic threat hidden on the ...

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have ...

Nearly all fumes from plasma cutting contain toxic substances, but the composition varies depending on the metal being cut ...

Your yard might seem like the perfect spot to quickly dispose of unwanted items. After all, what harm could it do to bury ...

Parties to the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury met this week to discuss illegal trade, gold-mining pollution, and other ...

Young adults with the California Conservation Corps spent two days last month installing more than 2 linear miles of erosion ...

Mike Squire’s four children tested positive for elevated lead levels after his 145-year-old house in East Dayton was repainted.

Canada and the United States phased out lead paint decades ago due to serious health risks, but social media users are now claiming the ban was actually enforced because the substance protected homes ...