Drivers Are Inhaling Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Their Cars, New Study Finds
Researchers found that 99% of the cars contained a flame retardant called TCIPP, which is currently under investigation by the U.S. National Toxicology Program as a potential carcinogen. Additionally, most cars also had two more flame retardants considered carcinogenic: TDCIPP and TCEP.
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals used in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Consumers are exposed to cars’ flame retardant chemicals, study says
A new study says Americans are endangered by flame retardant chemicals through dust and air in their cars, especially in hotter temperatures.
Chemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they’re required by US law: Study
Tens of millions of Americans each day breathe in carcinogenic chemicals that are woven into the interiors of their cars, a new study has found. While opening a window can help reduce the risk,
Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study
An article in Environmental Science and Technology argues that the cancer-causing chemicals found inside Americans' cars could be impacted by temperature and air flow.
New research raises concerns of toxic chemicals coming from seats inside cars
There is new research from the journal Environmental Science and Technology that is raising concerns about toxic chemicals coming from the seats inside of cars. Most seats are treated with flame-retardant chemicals because of a federal fire safety standard.
EU Commission eyeing exemptions for 'forever chemicals' ban, letter shows
The European Commission is planning to allow exemptions from a proposed ban on substances known as PFAS, or "forever ...
PFAS Explained: These Forever Chemicals Are Being Banned from a Variety of Outdoor Products. Now Gear Makers Are Scrambling
PFAS is being banned in outdoor gear in New York and California. Here's how this new legislation is affecting rain gear, and ...
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It's time to clean up 'forever chemicals' and companies should pay
Artificial compounds found in things like food packaging can be a risk to our health. We can clean them up, but who will foot ...
EU Commission eyeing exemptions for 'forever chemicals' ban, Welt reports
The European Commission is planning to allow for wide-ranging exemptions from a proposed ban on substances known as PFAS, or ...
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Biomass, captured carbon and plastic waste can help 'defossilize' chemicals, report says
Policy briefing sets out how industry can move away from fossil fuel feedstocks and embrace low carbon and sustainable ...
Chemicals in vapes could be highly toxic when heated, research finds
Compounds produced by heating some fruit-flavoured vape liquids have implications for lung and cardiovascular disease and cancer ...
What are PFAS? 'Forever chemicals' are common and dangerous.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known as PFAS, consist of more than 12,000 chemical compounds that are used in ...