Phosphorus: Used in mattresses comprised of foam, upholstered furniture, TV casings, textiles, and a plethora of plastic or rubber based products. Nitrogen: Used in insulation, furniture foams, and ...

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Jan Morse, Environmental Scientist with the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) ...

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Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to the U.S. Forest Service. If you've ever wondered what's in the ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.