Tag: cancer-causing

New Study Finds Banned Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Canadian Toys and Clothing

A new study out of the University of Toronto has found that a group of toxic chemicals called short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are present in a wide range of indoor products purchased in Canada, even after being prohibited under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in 2013. “SCCPs were detected in 84 of the 96 products…


Over 14 Million Americans Living Near Facilities Releasing Cancer-Causing Gas: Report

Over 14 million Americans, including children, are living near facilities that emit ethylene oxide, a colorless cancer-causing gas, with California having the most such facilities, new research has found. Ethylene oxide (EtO) is emitted by facilities sterilizing medical equipment and dried food products as well as chemical plants. A study by the Massachusetts-based nonprofit Union…