“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

Manufacturers are adding harmful flame retardants to plastic cases surrounding the lithium-ion batteries in earbuds, e-bikes, ...

A decades-old NHTSA vehicle flammability standard leads to the use of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars. These ...

As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions.

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

I recently threw away my trusty black plastic spatula after a scientific paper claimed that such utensils may contain dangerous levels of flame-retardant chemicals. It turns out the researchers ...

The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

Consumer Reports (CR), the Green Science Policy Institute, and the International Association of Fire Fighters with the ...

As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions. Unfortunately, one common strategy ...

When it comes to protecting your home or workplace from the risks of fire, one of the easiest ways to enhance safety without sacrificing style is by installing flame retardant curtains.