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2 dead, 9 remain missing in chemical tank rupture

  • May 28
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1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at WA state mill

  • May 27

50K under evacuation in CA over chemical tank explosion threat

  • May 25

What is methyl methacrylate? Chemical leaking from CA tank

  • May 25

Tank leaking toxic chemicals in CA will spill or explode: officials

  • May 23

2026 'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides

  • Mar 24

Over 90% of hair extensions tested contain harmful chemicals: Study

  • Feb 21

European Union bans ingredient in gel nail polish

  • Sep 3, 2025

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New study finds over 90% of hair extensions tested contain harmful chemicals

  • Feb 21
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Parents demand concrete plant be shutdown due to health concerns

  • Aug 14, 2025
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At least 4 workers exposed during chlorine release at Brazoria County chemical plant, officials say

  • May 20, 2025
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New study shows large cancer cluster at San Jacinto waste pits

  • Feb 25, 2025
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18-wheeler driver dies after crash and chemical spill on FM-1725 in San Jacinto Co., Texas DPS says

  • Jan 24, 2025
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Chemical leak reported after 18-wheeler crash on FM-1725 in San Jacinto County

  • Jan 24, 2025
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FBI returns to Houston home of New Orleans terror attack suspect

  • Jan 4, 2025
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Suspect in NOLA attack moved out of Houston home two days prior

  • Jan 3, 2025

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Draft of new 'MAHA' report suggests RFK Jr. won't target pesticides

The draft's language, if left unchanged, would constitute a win for the agriculture industry and a potential setback for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) allies.

  • Aug 18, 2025

Parents demand concrete plant be shutdown due to health concerns for children

Parents are worried about their children's health after a concrete plant near The Awty International School off I-10 and Post Oak was issued a violation for nuisance dust.

  • Aug 14, 2025

At least 4 workers exposed during chlorine release at Brazoria County chemical plant, officials say

According to the vice president of operating engineers, of the four exposures, one of the workers remains in the hospital. The company is still working to investigate what happened.

  • May 20, 2025

Chemical leak contained after valve malfunction on barge at Targa Resources dock

The Targa Resources dock on the Houston Ship Channel has reopened after a chemical leak was reported on Tuesday due to a valve malfunction.

  • Apr 23, 2025

Local advocates bring renewed attention to cancer cluster around San Jacinto waste pits

A community group that has been fighting to clean up the San Jacinto waste pits for a decade now has a new weapon: the latest state study showing a large cancer cluster.

  • Feb 25, 2025