At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities say
BEIJING (AP) — A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China ’s eastern Shandong province…
Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Years of toxic waste dumping in a Jersey Shore community where childhood…
BASF to restore polluted Superfund site in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The German chemical company BASF will restore damaged natural resources at…
Negotiations begin for a global treaty on plastic pollution
On Friday afternoon more than 2,000 experts will wrap up a week of negotiations on plastic pollution…
Investigators: Firm that cleans meat plants employed minors
OMAHA, Neb. — A Wisconsin company that cleans hundreds of meatpacking plants nationwide is…
California sues over 'forever chemicals' that taint water
SAN FRANCISCO — A lawsuit filed Thursday by the state of California accuses 3M, Dupont and 16…
Neighborhoods evacuated near burning Georgia chemical plant
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A large fire burned Monday inside a chemical plant on the coast of Georgia…
EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in 37 states
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday awarded grants for…
Germany to force plastic makers to help pay for cleanups
BERLIN — The German government said Wednesday that it plans to make plastic manufacturers…