Is Black Plastic Lurking in Your Kitchen? If So, Ditch It.
A new study reveals the danger of this ubiquitous kitchen tool and a deeper problem with our plastic recycling system ...
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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Study: Some wildfire suppression products contain ‘surprising’ levels of heavy metals
It has been known for some time that heavy metal content in soils after wildfires can increase. New research suggests that ...
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3 ways to make your home more wildfire resistant
There are affordable upgrades that can make your home more fire-resistant -- and potentially save it from the next wildfire.
Study: Black plastic cookware, containers & toys could pose serious health risk
It may be time to invest in some new cooking utensils after a recent study found some common kitchen tools may be leaking ...
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Longmont Power and Communications to test new fire retardant on power poles on Wednesday
Longmont Power and Communications announced that it will be testing a new product Wednesday that’s designed to give power poles better protection from wildfires. According to a release, during the ...
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VIDEO: Aircraft Drops Fire Retardant On ‘Fast-Moving’ Wildfire
Footage shared by Southern California’s Quick Reaction Force Program shows helitankers dropping fire retardant on the ...
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Mixed Link Seen for Gestational Exposure to Flame-Retardant Chemicals and Childhood Obesity
The association between gestational organophosphate ester (OPE) exposure and obesity in childhood is mixed, according to a ...
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How to Become an Aerial Firefighter
Aerial firefighters have extensive flight training and experience, particularly in low-level flying, and carry out ...
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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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 ...