As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
Steven Snyder stood by his bedroom window, gazing out as his neighborhood burned. Waves of red and orange flames and plumes ...
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Are There Toxic Flame Retardants in Your Cooking Utensils?
Scientists discover alarming levels of flame retardants in recycled plastic items, calling for stricter regulations and safer ...
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Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils May Contain Banned Flame Retardants
A recent study showed alarming rates of banned flame retardants in black plastic cooking tools. There’s one very common ...
Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals during pregnancy associated with varying childhood obesity risks
Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs)—chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame retardants—during ...
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Flame Retardant Masterbatch Market Gains Momentum Amidst Growing Fire Safety Regulations
The global flame retardant masterbatch market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected compound annual ...
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Exposure to flame retardants during pregnancy may affect childhood obesity risk
Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs)-;chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame ...
Mountain fire destroyed their neighborhood but not their resolve. ‘We will get through this’
After the Mountain fire destroyed homes in the hillside community overlooking Camarillo, many residents helped one another and were eager to rebuild.
Fast-moving blaze whips through hills in Southern California: 'This is a tough fire fight'
FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help the state battle the Mountain Fire, which has burned about 10,500 acres on ...
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EPA extends phase-out timelines for 2 flame retardants
The agency said its final rule on the two highly toxic chemicals address implementation concerns from a range of industry ...
Planning a Halloween party? Here's 5 ways to make your party fire safe.
Technology aids residents in taking precautions against fire-related accidents at Halloween. Local fire departments give ...
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Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
The clue was the plastic’s concerning levels of flame retardants. In some cases, the mix of chemicals matched the profile of those commonly found in computer and television housing, many of ...
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NIH study finds exposure to flame-retardant chemicals during pregnancy was associated with varying childhood obesity risks
Study reveals a complex link between pregnancy exposure to common chemicals and childhood obesity, researchers say.