New EU rules banning PFAS in food packaging have raised concerns among small businesses due to the financial and administrative burdens of compliance, includin…

A gas pipeline leak in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, has heightened safety fears among residents, prompting calls for increased transparency and over…

Australia exported 22,333 metric tons of plastic waste to Indonesia in 2023–24, contributing to a total of over 200,000 metric tons of plastic that Indonesia s…

July 2023 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S. since 1895, driven by climate change and natural cycles, intensifying heatwaves and health ris…

NYC plans a $5M pilot using underground thermal energy to cool four subway stations, aiming to cut cooling electricity by 80% and CO₂ by 1,500 tons yearly. Suc…

RFK Jr. urges closing a loophole that lets food companies bypass safety checks for certain additives. Critics argue proposed fixes remain too weak to protect p…

Taylor Farms recalled over 5 million pounds of jalapeño products nationwide due to Salmonella contamination. This action matters because it addresses a serious…

Taylor Farms recalled jalapeños from 26 states due to potential salmonella contamination following a prior lettuce outbreak. Consumers should discard affected …

A study of 340,000 adults found that moderate wine drinkers had a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death, while beer, cider, or spirits offered no such benefit…

Louisiana reports five deaths from vibriosis in 2024, caused by warm seawater bacteria, urging caution for those with health risks. Health officials warn risin…

Italy has issued a red alert for 27 cities as a severe heatwave raises temperatures above 40°C (104°F), posing significant health risks, especially to vulnerab…