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Health experts have only recently begun to explore the harmful — and potentially carcinogenic — properties of PFAS.

Hawaiian Electric may have experimented with fire-retardant paint prior to Aug. 8, 2023, but there are no formalized records of it, according to the utility. After the fatal fires, the utility ...

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The agency said its final rule on the two highly toxic chemicals address implementation concerns from a range of industry ...

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.

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A five-alarm brush fire that ignited in Oakland, California, on Friday, October 18, damaged several homes and was threatening other buildings, fire officials said .