5 results

• Benzene Fumes Present in Nearly All Natural Gas Emissions in U.S. Homes: Study

  June 7, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that natural gas leaks containing the toxic chemical benzene are common, and often undetectable, in homes and businesses throughout the North America.

• Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Leak Benzene, Other Volatile Organic Compounds, Study Warns

  June 16, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that abandoned oil and gas wells commonly emit high levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent.

• Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Gas Stove Ban Amid Health Concerns

  February 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new bill introduced by Senators Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz seek to prevent the CPSC from banning gas stoves amid growing health concerns.

• Limits on Gas Stove Energy Consumption Proposed by U.S. Regulators

  February 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Department of Energy is proposing new energy consumption limits for gas stoves and electric stoves following studies indicating gas stove emissions could present health risks to children.

• New EPA Rule Seeks To Prevent Toxic Pollution From Landfills

  May 18, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The EPA has issued a new final rule designed to reduce air pollution emissions from landfills.