The City of Fort Worth, Texas, is ending its contract with Synagro, the Goldman Sachs-backed provider of fertilizer made from sewage sludge, over concerns that […]
Tag: Chemicals
She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.
Formaldehyde, the chemical of choice for undertakers and embalmers, is also used in products like furniture and clothes. But it can also cause cancer and […]
Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of […]
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday warned that “forever chemicals” present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can pose […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
As the world grapples with climate change, population growth and dwindling supplies of fresh water, more people are set to rely on treated wastewater to […]