EPA Proposes Ban on Solvent Perchloroethylene (PCE) Linked To Risk of Cancer
The EPA has proposed a rule to ban all consumer uses of the solvent PCE, which may increase the risk of cancer.
Tag Archives: Gasoline
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Poison Control Centers Issue Warning Over Gas Siphoning Risks
Poison control centers nationwide warn they are seeing a spike in gasoline poisoning following the recent, brief gas shortage which followed the hacking of a major pipeline.
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Exposure to Lead Gasoline as Child Linked to Lower Intelligence, Jobs as Adult: Study
A new study warns that children exposed to leaded gasoline decades ago may suffer intelligence loss later in life.
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Gas Station Hose Connectors Recalled Due to Fire, Explosion Risk
Hundreds of thousands of connectors for gas station hoses have been recalled due to the risk of separation, fuel spills, fires and explosions.
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Honda Gas Generator Recall Issued After Reports Rear Frame Fell
Honda is recalling thousands of gas-powered generators that may have defective frames that could cause the generator to injure customers. It is also replacing the owner's manual which may have…
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Exxon Gas Spill Lawsuit’s $1.5B Damage Award Reversed on Appeal
A Maryland appeals court has overturned more than $1 billion in punitive damages awarded to residents of a Baltimore County town that was the site of a 2006 Exxon-Mobile gas…
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Poland Springs Water Bottles May Be Contaminated with Gasoline: Warning
Poland Spring is warning customers that gasoline may have contaminated some of its large recycled water bottles in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
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Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generators Could Be Reduced: CPSC
Readily available technology could greatly increase the amount of time a family has to avoid serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak caused by a…
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Levels of BPA, MTBE in Adults and Children Are Declining: CDC
The levels of some harmful chemicals found in many Americans’ bodies are declining, according to a new report by federal health officials.
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Diesel Exhaust Linked to Greater Lung Cancer Risk: WHO Study
Exposure to diesel exhaust from trucks, trains and other diesel engines pose a risk of cancer for humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
