U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. picked by MandolinOrange 7 months ago

Fifty-four people were sickened at a hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, by toxic fumes from the vomit of a man who apparently attempted suicide by swallowing pesticide. picked by Mitzuzake 4 months ago

A toxic fungus in the woods of the Pacific Northwest that drifts into peoples' lungs, causing illness and death. picked by DemureArt 8 months ago

We have steam at night and it comes in and it just stinks so bad It is not just the stench creeping into their house that is a problem. They said mold and acid from the ink used in the phone books also seeped into their house, causing headaches and respiratory problems. picked by moe 1 year ago

Local McDonalds denies responsibility picked by brightoncub 2 years ago

A collaborative team of researchers has identified a potent new anti-cancer drug isolated from a toxic blue-green algae found in the South Pacific. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Despite dangerous levels of mercury in dolphin meat, the town of Taiji is moving ahead with plans to build a $3 million dolphin processing plant. In addition, there are plans to expand the government's program of supplying school lunches with dolphin meat. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

Discarded computer parts could one day wind up fueling your car. That’s because researchers in Romania and Turkey have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling printed circuit boards into environmentally-friendly raw materials for use in fuel, plastic, and other useful consumer products. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Hey, Canada, I respect you lots but this is just plain stupid. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Ten million gallons of toxic gunk trapped in the Brooklyn aquifer is starting to creep toward the surface. How scary is that? picked by misswinkle 12 months ago

Nintendo completely failed to show any environmental credentials, while Microsoft and Philips do little better.

*Note: Sony scored second highest, at 7.3 (Take that Nintendope and Microshaft) picked by punthe 9 months ago

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with toymaker Mattel, has announced a recall of another 800,000 Chinese-made toys because they may contain too much lead paint. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

Bella the dog's lunch takes a toxic turn after an encounter with Spew the toad. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

17,000 allowed to return to their homes. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

If you have this in your house it can be toxic! picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

A bloom of ocean algae that produces a toxic acid has sickened and killed hundreds of birds, sea lions and dolphins in California, environmentalists said. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologized after accidentally recommending a potentially deadly plant in organic salads." picked by qazwer00 1 month ago

An asbestos-containing building that is to be torn down may have to be sealed, and to have its asbestos safely removed before ordinary demolition can be performed picked by lilipedia 1 year ago

Police said the robbers stole computers, VCRs, two bows for hunting worth $200 each and a highlander bow, in addition to the tube labeled "very dangerous." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The ban, which would come into force after a 60-day public comment period, has made Canada, the first country today to limit exposure to this controversial chemical.
This ban just applies to items intended for use by babies. picked by chinook 5 months ago