This decision means there are going to be even more forever chemicals on crops like tomatoes, almonds, and oats. The post EPA ...

These chemicals have been linked to health conditions such as cancer, thyroid disease and neurodevelopmental problems.

A new study has found that some protective gear worn by firefighters contains chemicals that could be harmful to their health ...

Firefighters in the San Francisco Fire Department have fully transitioned to wearing gear free from PFAS, which are chemicals ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are found in almost everything in daily life, including drinking water.A growing body of evidence has linked them to health problems such as a higher risk of ...

San Francisco firefighters are finally getting the protective gear they were promised after years’ long research revealed ...

The EPA refutes that several recently approved pesticides are ‘forever chemicals.’ Here’s what the science says.

Cancer rates, especially testicular and mesothelioma, have been on the rise in the firefighting industry. Crews previously suspected that the exposure to carcinogens coming from fires could have been ...

PFAS is an acronym for a family of chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances that are celebrated for their use in nonstick cookware and water resistant clothing but also feared for their ...

HAMPTON, Va. — Kevin Ferrara has been on the front lines for about 35 years as a civilian and military firefighter. Ten of those years were at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton. But since then, ...

BOSTON — Boston firefighter Daniel Ranahan had heard about colleagues getting cancer but he was stunned when doctors discovered a tumor in his chest. He was only 30 and had been in the Boston Fire ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Thursday new actions and resources to protect and educate New Yorkers on the threat of human-made substance contamination. The DEC shared a ...