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3M requests trial delay to settle PFAS water contamination lawsuit: Lawyers for chemical company say they are making ‘significant’ progress over deal with city ...
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3M requests trial delay to settle PFAS water contamination lawsuit
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3M Granted Delay in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Trial to Negotiate Settlement: The judge overseeing 4,000 lawsuits involving 3M Co. “forever chemicals” agreed to delay ...
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3M Granted Delay in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Trial to Negotiate Settlement
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3M requests trial delay to settle PFAS water contamination lawsuit: Lawyers for chemical company say they are making ‘significant’ progress over deal with city ...
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3M requests trial delay to settle PFAS water contamination lawsuit
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3M Granted Delay in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Trial to Negotiate Settlement: The judge overseeing 4,000 lawsuits involving 3M Co. “forever chemicals” agreed to delay ...
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3M Granted Delay in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Trial to Negotiate Settlement
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Bellwether ‘forever chemicals’ case heads to trial : The company 3M, which has been a major manufacturer of what are known as “forever chemicals ...
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Bellwether ‘forever chemicals’ case heads to trial 
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Produce Without Pesticides: Some of our favorite fruits and vegetables carry unhealthy levels of chemicals. CR's exclusive ratings reveal how to get the ...
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Produce Without Pesticides
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports' Investigation on Pesticides in Food
  • A recent study by Consumer Reports revealed that certain foods contain a concerning amount of insecticides and that green beans exhibited residues of pesticides prohibited for over a decade.

  • The analysis showed that specific fruits and vegetables present a higher risk due to the type of pesticides detected on them.

  • Both watermelons and green beans are classified as high-risk items because of the pesticides present. It was noted that watermelons harbored the pesticide Oxamyl.

  • Even though traces of residues were detected in small quantities in food, they can pose significant risks, especially for children or pregnant individuals. Opting for organic products is advised to mitigate pesticide exposure.
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Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations, shifting how they give back
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Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their ...
Quick Glance: Minnesota Corporations Close Foundations Quietly
  • Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations, shifting how they give back.

  • Closing corporate foundations may lead to reduced transparency and potential funding cuts for local nonprofits.

  • Companies without foundations no longer need to file annual tax returns with the IRS, impacting transparency of their giving practices.

  • Despite the decline in corporate giving in the US, many companies still rely on corporate foundations as a means of philanthropy.
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Biden EPA declares two forever chemicals are hazardous, making it easier to force polluters to pay for toxic waste cleanups
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Biden EPA declares two forever chemicals are hazardous, making it easier ...
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Omar daughter says she was sprayed with ‘chemical weapons’ during protest: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she and others were sprayed with ...
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Omar daughter says she was sprayed with ‘chemical weapons’ during protest
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The Dangerous Dyes and Other Food Additives States Want to Ban: Following California’s lead, more states, including Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania ...
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The Dangerous Dyes and Other Food Additives States Want to Ban
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“Crêpe dresses” are THE fashion trend for spring 2024: Have you ever heard of “crepe dresses”? They are a big fashion trend in spring 2024 ...
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“Crêpe dresses” are THE fashion trend for spring 2024
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EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants: The Biden administration will require more than 200 chemical plants to cut their ...
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EPA to crack down on toxic emissions from more than 200 chemical plants
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EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water: PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are ...
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EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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Watch your garden glow with new genetically modified bioluminescent petunias : Research into new pharmaceuticals has produced an unanticipated by-product: ...
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Watch your garden glow with new genetically modified bioluminescent ...
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PFAS: US limits 'forever chemicals' in tap water for first time: Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic ...
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PFAS: US limits 'forever chemicals' in tap water for first time
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For communities near chemical plants, EPA's new air pollution rule spells relief
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Quick Glance: New EPA Rule Mandates 218 US Chemical Plants to Reduce Toxic Emissions
  • A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will require over 200 chemical plants nationwide to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer. This rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by providing crucial health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and other dangerous chemicals.

  • The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.

  • The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.

  • Focusing on toxic emissions, the rule provides protection for communities that have suffered from underregulated emissions. The introduction of fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants is crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency. This rule marks a significant stride towards a more just and equitable environmental protection framework.
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Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised: How much plastic is in the food you eat? Much more than you realize, experts say.
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Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised
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Norfolk Southern reaches $600 million settlement to settle East Palestine derailment suit
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Norfolk Southern reaches $600 million settlement to settle East Palestine ...
Quick Glance: Ohio Train Accident: Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Settlement
  • Following a severe train derailment in February 2023 in Eastern Ohio, Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit totaling $600 million.

  • The settlement will encompass all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.

  • The agreement does not entail an acknowledgment of liability, misconduct, or fault.

  • The settlement is anticipated to be submitted for preliminary approval to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in April 2024, with potential payments commencing by the year's end.
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How did life on Earth begin? Cracks may have been the key.: A new experiment shows how complex molecules crucial for life could have been synthesized from early ...
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How did life on Earth begin? Cracks may have been the key.
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Trump appointees barred EPA staff from warning Senate about ‘forever chemical’ loophole: Internal staff messages
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A plume of PFAS chemicals under the east metro is moving. The state has a plan to stop it.
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A plume of PFAS chemicals under the east metro is moving. The state has a ...
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11 Best Sunscreens for Men, According to Dermatologists: We tapped dermatologists to find the best sunscreens for men, including mineral and chemical sunscreens ...
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11 Best Sunscreens for Men, According to Dermatologists
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'Deeply worrying': 'Forever chemicals' found in common UK fruit and vegetables: Such chemicals can accumulate in the bodies of living organisms and have been ...
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'Deeply worrying': 'Forever chemicals' found in common UK fruit and ...
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5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals
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5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling ...
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The Rise and Fall of 3M’s Floppy Disk: The high-profile creator of magnetic media gave it up nearly three decades ago
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The Rise and Fall of 3M’s Floppy Disk
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Remote work is here to stay at 3M: Thousands of manufacturing employees and researchers need to be on-site to do their jobs, but for those who can work remotely ...
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Remote work is here to stay at 3M
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Milk Hormones and Female Infertility | NutritionFacts.org: Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid ...
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Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the planet – then kept it secret
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Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the ...
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Why the S&P 500 is getting 2 new members this week: Spinoffs from 3M and General Electric will start trading this week. GE will get a slight name change as it ...
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Why the S&P 500 is getting 2 new members this week
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David Einhorn touts his Solvay investment, sends stock up 18%: "We think this boring essential chemicals business will generate attractive risk-adjusted returns ...
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David Einhorn touts his Solvay investment, sends stock up 18%
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Your Guide to Sunscreen: Ingredients, Safety and More: How much SPF is enough? Is mineral better than chemical? We’ve got you covered.
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Your Guide to Sunscreen: Ingredients, Safety and More
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The truth behind those white streaks trailing jets in the sky: Some see them as a sign that the government or the wealthy are secreting toxic chemicals into the ...
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The truth behind those white streaks trailing jets in the sky
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On-screen chemistry helps explain how the chemistry went wrong: An Australian documentary tracking the battle to hold Wall Street giant 3M Company to account for ...
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On-screen chemistry helps explain how the chemistry went wrong
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Abdul Ezedi granted asylum after converting to Christianity, despite concerns he was a liar
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Abdul Ezedi granted asylum after converting to Christianity ...
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Pants made of this material will be available in spring 2024: For spring 2024, trousers made from this noble fabric are an absolute must-have to stay on trend! ...
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Pants made of this material will be available in spring 2024
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Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind'. What does the research say?
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Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind' ...
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The most underpriced stocks right now: Wall Street seems bored by these big household names
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The most underpriced stocks right now
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Caution: 5 Dangerous Dividend Stocks Investors Should Stay Away From: Dividend stocks beware: Icahn Enterprises, Orion Office REIT, Medical Properties ...
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Caution: 5 Dangerous Dividend Stocks Investors Should Stay Away From
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This pattern dress instantly makes you look younger: it's so cheap: Not only on trend, but also affordable: This print dress immediately gives you a youthful ...
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This pattern dress instantly makes you look younger: it's so cheap
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An attack of the vapours: Tennessee bill endorses chemtrails conspiracy theory: Legislation targeting baseless concept to keep state’s skies clear essentially ...
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An attack of the vapours: Tennessee bill endorses chemtrails conspiracy ...
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Scientists identify Milky Way's ancient building blocks Shakti and Shiva: Shakti and Shiva are comprised of stars with similar chemical compositions that formed ...
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Scientists identify Milky Way's ancient building blocks Shakti and Shiva
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Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time
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Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer ...
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Cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments, U.S. lab reports
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Cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments, U.S ...
Quick Glance: Cancer-Causing Benzene Found in Acne Treatments
  • An independent lab petitioned the FDA to recall acne products that may contain elevated levels of cancer-causing benzene.

  • Valisure, a lab in Connecticut, has detected various cancer-causing substances in common products and medications, such as benzene in hand sanitizers and spray sunscreens.

  • Benzene has been classified as carcinogenic by federal agencies and international organizations, capable of causing cancer at low exposure levels.

  • Valisure's discovery of benzene emanating from benzoyl peroxide products led to calls for investigations and testing guidelines for benzene in such products.
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Stocks in crisis that might make sense to sell now before things get worse: Sell ​​loser stocks like Plug Power and Lucid to avoid further losses and free up ...
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Stocks in crisis that might make sense to sell now before things get worse
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Everyone wants it: This crepe blouse is almost sold out: This summery crepe blouse from H&M is an absolute bestseller in spring 2024 and is almost sold out ...
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Everyone wants it: This crepe blouse is almost sold out
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Illinois moves to limit toxic forever chemicals contaminating wells throughout the state
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Illinois moves to limit toxic forever chemicals contaminating wells ...
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Japan: 7 dead after South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes: Authorities are examining whether acrylic acid had leaked into the ocean after the chemicals tanker ...
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Japan: 7 dead after South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes
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Brightline officially unveils plans for new Stuart station: Brightline formally announced the highly anticipated new Stuart station is expected to open by the ...
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Brightline officially unveils plans for new Stuart station
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Puberty makes teenagers’ armpits smell of cheese, goat and urine, say scientists: Research into children’s body odours also found babies smell of flowers and ...
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Puberty makes teenagers’ armpits smell of cheese, goat and urine ...
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A Major Source of Toxic PFAS Has Been Eliminated, FDA Says: Manufacturers have stopped selling grease-proof food packaging coatings that contain PFAS ...
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A Major Source of Toxic PFAS Has Been Eliminated, FDA Says
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'Chemical' cat sparks alert in Japan: Locals in a city in western Japan have been told not to approach or touch a missing cat that fell into a vat of ...
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'Chemical' cat sparks alert in Japan
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Can smelling candles actually make you sick?: Experts caution that candles, like anything else you're burning, release chemicals into the air ...
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Can smelling candles actually make you sick?
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Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from spraying the sky
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Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from ...
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Why the S&P 500 is getting 2 new members this week: Spinoffs from 3M and General Electric will start trading this week. GE will get a slight name change as it ...
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Why the S&P 500 is getting 2 new members this week