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US private equity invests in chemical industry tied to global lead poisoning, worrying health experts

New report details Blackstone and American Securities’ acquisition of firms that sell lead chromate, a toxic compound widely used in poorer countries.

September 25, 2024

Samsung insider talks blowing the whistle on a polluting cell phone plant in Vietnam

In revelations made to South Korean newsroom Newstapa last year, a former safety manager says he raised concerns about noxious gas and effluent discharges from the factory for years — but was met with inaction.

January 9, 2024
A man cradles his daughter in his yard, near the METSSA Congo factory in Vindoulou

Les entreprises indiennes introduisent en Afrique l’une des industries les plus polluantes au monde, entraînant des problèmes de santé au sein de la population.

Les tests révèlent que les familles résidant à proximité des usines de recyclage de batteries présentent des niveaux de plomb « dangereux » dans leur sang et dans le sol.

December 4, 2023

Plastic pollution a ‘massive experiment on ourselves,’ scientists warn

As talks for an international plastics treaty advance at a UN summit in Kenya, little is known about the long-term health risks of the ubiquitous material.

November 16, 2023

Everyday products expose us to thousands of chemicals. We’re still learning what they do to our bodies.

From baby bottles to nonstick pans, U.S. regulators often discover health risks decades after items are released.

September 13, 2023