Soft contact lenses, commonly used by over 45 million Americans, have been found to contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Popular Soft Contact Lenses

Soft contact lenses, commonly used by over 45 million Americans, have been found to contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Study Findings According to a recent study conducted by Mamavation and Environmental Health News, scientists tested 18 sets of American soft contact lenses, including popular brands such as Acuvue, Alcon, and CooperVision. They discovered indications of PFAS, pollutants that persist in the environment for … Continue reading Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Popular Soft Contact Lenses

EPA Issues Strict Rules for Power Plant Emissions or be Shut Down

If the new regulation from the EPA is approved, it could mean higher energy costs and fossil fuel power plant closures. Biden’s EPA Rules May Shut Down Fossil Fuel Power Plants On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Joe Biden released a proposed set of power plant emissions rules that would significantly impact coal-fired facilities. The new regulations would mandate that such power … Continue reading EPA Issues Strict Rules for Power Plant Emissions or be Shut Down

Ohio Cleanup Process Raises Eyebrows

Texas and Michigan got ‘surprise’ shipments containing hazardous water and soil from Ohio’s train derailment, and officials are angry. Officials Angry Over Toxic Water and Soil Surprises Officials in Texas and Michigan are complaining they didn’t receive any warning that contaminated water and soil from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, would be shipped into their jurisdictions for disposal. “It’s a very real problem, we were … Continue reading Ohio Cleanup Process Raises Eyebrows

More Factory Explosions, Trains Derailed Across the US

February is a strange month across the United States because of the growing occurrences of unusual train derailments and toxic explosions. On February 21: Fayette, West Virginia A fire was reported at a manufacturing alloy plant in Fayette, West Virginia. Brooklyn, New York A massive fire started in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, New York, at a lumber facility. Gothenburg, Nebraska In Gothenburg, Nebraska, a coal train derailed. … Continue reading More Factory Explosions, Trains Derailed Across the US