EPA to keep working on life-threatening Superfund sites during shutdown — But no death ever tied to ‘toxic’ waste site

The National Law Review reports: Continue reading EPA to keep working on life-threatening Superfund sites during shutdown — But no death ever tied to ‘toxic’ waste site

Lisa Jackson became a chemical engineer after seeing health problems at Love Canal — What health problems at Love Canal?

No one’s was health was harmed by the improper waste disposal at Love Canal. Health claims are all junk science-fueled hype, myth, hysteria. Continue reading Lisa Jackson became a chemical engineer after seeing health problems at Love Canal — What health problems at Love Canal?

NIH uses cartoon to show how flame retardants act like estrogen — But cartoons don’t compensate for lack of evidence

Cartoons ≠ evidence. Continue reading NIH uses cartoon to show how flame retardants act like estrogen — But cartoons don’t compensate for lack of evidence

Ron Bailey: Top 5 Bogus Public Health Scares

Reason’s Ron Bailey writes: Continue reading Ron Bailey: Top 5 Bogus Public Health Scares

Activist Claim: Fracking increases breast cancer risk

No chemical in the environment has ever credibly been associated with breast cancer risk. Continue reading Activist Claim: Fracking increases breast cancer risk

Claim: ‘Passive benzene exposure’ from living near industrial sites linked with cancer

This is junk science because… Continue reading Claim: ‘Passive benzene exposure’ from living near industrial sites linked with cancer

Study: No link between mercury exposure and autism-like behaviors

Keep sharp objects away from RFK Jr. and Jenny McCarthy. Continue reading Study: No link between mercury exposure and autism-like behaviors

Claim: BPA + chlorine = bad news

This is junk science because… Continue reading Claim: BPA + chlorine = bad news

City in Russia Unable to Kick Asbestos Habit

The New York Times reports: Continue reading City in Russia Unable to Kick Asbestos Habit

Claim: Lead paint ban responsible for lower murder rate

Lead paint was only a problem for kids who ate paint chips. Continue reading Claim: Lead paint ban responsible for lower murder rate

FDA bans BPA in infant products — admits ‘decision not based on safety’

The FDA announced: Continue reading FDA bans BPA in infant products — admits ‘decision not based on safety’

Plastic Bags May Go the Way of Lead Paint, Lawn Darts

The plastic bag threat to marine life is a myth. Continue reading Plastic Bags May Go the Way of Lead Paint, Lawn Darts