Legs spread wide, he shimmies forward, working hard to keep his feet on the tunnel walls and out of the water. After a few ...

An internal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency watchdog warns that nearly $1 billion in federal funding may be misdirected ...

The EPA is at risk of misallocating nearly $1 billion in lead pipe replacement funds, an agency watchdog says. Here's why.

Famed comedian and TV host Rosie O’Donnell is reacting to her daughter Chelsea Belle O’Donnell being twice arrested on drug ...

After decades of pressure to replace the 9.2 million lead pipes in the U.S. with a less toxic material, the EPA has set a ...

Additionally, the new EPA rule does not specify what materials must be used to replace the lead pipes. The cheapest alternative is plastic, yet a growing body of concerning research shows that popular ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

Everyday items made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils, takeout food containers, and toys, can contain harmful flame-retardant chemicals, finds a new analysis. Chemicals in these ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...