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Asbestos Ban Strengthened: EPA Prohibits Last Uses in the United States

Rose Mar 19, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a major prohibition on the continued use of chrysotile asbestos in the United States, with the goal of protecting public health. The decision, announced on Monday, comes as part of…

FDA Ruling: No More PFAS in Fast-Food Wrappers Sold in the US

Rose Feb 29, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant milestone in the effort to safeguard public health: fast-food wrappers and packaging containing so-called "forever chemicals" are no longer being sold in the US. This…

Virginia Implements New 4 p.m. Burn Ban Law Starting Today

Clark Baisa Feb 15, 2024

As the spring season emerges in the Commonwealth, the onset of dry conditions significantly amplifies the risk of wildfires, particularly within forested and wildlife-rich areas. Darwin Rhodes, a seasoned forestry technician with the…

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