Circuit judges have granted the Trump administration's requests to hold off on proceedings in two key Toxic Substances ...

For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...

Amid a surge of lawsuits nationwide over alleged PFAS-related harms and growing regulatory efforts to curb their production ...

Virtual College states that in its "raw or loose form, asbestos appears to be a loose and almost fluffy material that is either grey, grey-brown or grey-blue. "Clumps of asbestos may separate into ...

While the use of asbestos has declined since, it remains a significant health threat. “Folks, it’s been a long road. But with today’s ban, EPA is finally slamming the door on a chemical so ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a brief Feb. 7 with the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold its prior rule banning ...

Asbestos, a group of heat-resistant fibrous silicate minerals known for their low cost and versatility, was extensively used across various industries -- such as chemical refining, construction ...