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Teflon
Corporate infighting leaves New Jersey residents unsure who will clean up chemical contamination
by
Scott Tong
Jul 18, 2019
Corporate infighting in an environmental liability suit has residents of a New Jersey township worried if their soil and water will be cleaned up.
Bill to regulate "Teflon" chemicals in water continues through Congress
by
Scott Tong
Jul 5, 2019
A bill to regulate so-called "Teflon" chemicals found in nonstick pans and waterproof clothing is moving quickly through Congress.
Critics say EPA moving too slowly on regulating chemicals found in Teflon
by
Scott Tong
Feb 15, 2019
There’s a family of chemicals inside our bodies that’s linked to birth defects, immune system problems and, possibly, cancer. The chemicals — known by the acronym P.F.A.S. — are contained in Teflon, which is found in everything from microwave popcorn bags to non-stick pans. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency made a plan to regulate […]
The EPA is looking to regulate chemicals found in some widely used products
by
Scott Tong
May 23, 2018
Environmental groups, dubious of the move by the agency say new regulations could take years to come.