L.A. fires left toxic material in burn areas. Here are the risks of exposure
The Eaton and Palisades fires released mountains of hazardous material as flames chewed through old homes layered with lead paint and asbestos, kitchen cabinets filled with cleaning solutions, and cars,…
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Secretary RFK Jr. Outlines FDA Reforms to Combat Toxic Chemical E
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently addressed a diverse group of stakeholders at the “Chemicals of Concern Policy Summit,” stressing the need for industry, regulators, and…
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Sea lions, dolphins, now a whale: Ocean giant is latest victim of SoCal’s toxic algal bloom
A minke whale that was swimming in Long Beach Harbor earlier this month died from domoic acid poisoning associated with a toxic algal bloom that has stricken many other sea…
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Family recounts sea lion attack in Long Beach linked to toxic algae poisoning – Press Enterprise
“She’s got this. She’s a swimmer in water polo, this is a walk in the park for her,” Bibi Beltran, 52, told her husband Sunday afternoon on March 30, as…
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Newsom calls the Democratic brand ‘toxic’ as he defends his podcast
SACRAMENTO — Since his podcast debuted in March, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has flummoxed Democrats who fear that the politician they considered a liberal prizefighter is turning MAGA-friendly. The rap against…
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Column: Nothing efficient about Musk and Trump’s toxic lack of empathy
I don’t know how Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly got my phone number, but a text from him landed the other day with a thud. “Elon Musk came after me…
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Judge jails recycling plant owners in Watts toxic waste case
The owners of a recycling plant accused of exposing South L.A. high school students to toxic waste and metal projectiles for decades will spend several days in jail after a…
Read More »Cure a Toxic Workplace With Core Values
New research shows what traits impacted employees most, making it easier to create a positive work culture. The post Cure a Toxic Workplace With Core Values first appeared on Employment…
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FEMA rejects call by Newsom’s office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s chief disaster officer on Wednesday urged the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider its decision to forgo post-cleanup soil testing for the Los Angeles County wildfires….
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Residents sue energy firms after toxic battery fire at Moss Landing
After a massive lithium-ion battery storage site exploded into flames in Monterey County — spewing toxic gases into the air and scattering heavy metals over the ground — residents have…
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10 Signs of a Toxic Boss — and How to Protect Yourself
The morning meeting started like any other, until Sarah presented her new marketing strategy. As she spoke, her boss, Tom, seemed visibly disappointed. “Ha! That’s the stupidest idea I’ve heard,”…
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Finally we know where toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires could end up
Despite repeatedly warning that wildfire debris likely contains hazardous substances, public officials are preparing to dump millions of tons of contaminated ash and rubble from the Eaton and Palisades fires…
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Changing jobs is a big move but it’s worth considering if your workplace is toxic
Returning to work after a summer break can be jarring, especially for the many workers dissatisfied with their jobs. Almost half report high levels of job-related stress. Dissatisfaction can be…
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Lack Of Respect Make You Want To Quit? How To Handle Toxic Leadership
Lack Of Respect Make You Want To Quit? How To Handle Toxic Leadership getty It’s often said that people leave jobs for better opportunities, but in my experience, the real…
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One Billion Users lets you build the ideal social network — or the most toxic
My social network was booming. I had attracted top-tier users: the coveted Trendsetter, the popularity-lured Investor. I had bested server problems and bad press. Then, somebody picked a particularly unlucky…
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Black plastic utensils may have toxic compounds. What you should do
Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. That’s the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere. Cooking with…
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Another Trump presidency is literally toxic — his opponents are gearing up for battle
Donald Trump clinched a presidential victory, ushering in another term of environmental rollbacks that’ll make it more difficult to safeguard our air, water, and climate. “Environmental [regulation] is the biggest…
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Social media drives toxic fandom. Is there a solution?
“I’m 17 and AFRAID of Sabrina Carpenter,” is the latest so-called fan behavior getting ridiculed online. The original tweet, posted by Pop Fan Account (@Popmvsics) on Oct. 12, reads: “You…
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Top LAPD detective’s claim is latest alleging women face toxic culture
Even as a young street cop trying to work her way up the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department in the mid-90s, Kristine Klotz says she was quick to…
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Toxic Substances Control Act Reform: New Chemical Review Insights
On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform — Eight Years…
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