Science ❯ Environmental Science

Toxicology

Chemical Exposure Chemical Analysis Heavy Metals Microplastics Research Microplastics Pollutants Chemicals Chemical Pollution Pesticides Contaminants

EPA Expands List of Non‑Animal Test Methods, Adding 13 New NAMs

A faster EPA pathway for non‑animal methods may accelerate replacement of mammal tests, prompting congressional scrutiny of dog‑testing funding.

Study Detects Carcinogenic Chromium‑6 Nanoparticles Near Palisades and Eaton Fire Cleanup Zones

Study Finds Herbal Cigarettes Can Be As Harmful As Tobacco

Experts Urge Daily SPF 30+ as Tests and Ingredient Worries Raise Questions About Some Sunscreens

Wildfire Near Santa Susana Field Laboratory Triggers Mass Evacuations

UK Urges Safer Use of Flea and Tick Treatments to Protect Rivers

Brain Microplastics Declared a Health Emergency

Opecst Deadlocks on Acetamiprid Risk Note, Halting Publication

Newborn PFAS Levels Linked to Higher Risk of Childhood Leukemia

EPA Flags Microplastics for Drinking-Water Review as HHS Backs $144 Million Health Study

New York Loosens Lower Hudson Fish-Eating Guidelines

EPA Targets Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water as HHS Launches $144 Million STOMP Program

EPA Flags Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals for Drinking-Water Monitoring

States, Health Groups Sue EPA Over Rollback of Mercury and Toxics Rule

EWG’s 2026 Guide Flags Pesticides and PFAS on Common Produce

Utrecht Finds PFAS in Rainwater at All 14 Monitoring Sites

Study Finds Benzene in All Tested Home Gas Supplies in Parts of Europe

Blood Tests Show Elevated PFAS in Bentham Residents Near Angus Fire Plant

RIVM Links PFAS in Dutch Backyard Eggs to Earthworms as New Analysis Maps Widespread Breaches

Official Tests Find Excess Lead in 26% of Bengaluru Vegetables