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• EPA Declares Leaded Plane Fuel Poses a Threat to Public Health

  October 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has determined leaded plane fuel is a risk to public health due to its contribution to air pollution.

• EPA Proposes Ban on Solvent Perchloroethylene (PCE) Linked To Risk of Cancer

  June 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA has proposed a rule to ban all consumer uses of the solvent PCE, which may increase the risk of cancer.

• Poison Control Centers Issue Warning Over Gas Siphoning Risks

  May 26, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Poison control centers nationwide warn they are seeing a spike in gasoline poisoning following the recent, brief gas shortage which followed the hacking of a major pipeline.

• Exposure to Lead Gasoline as Child Linked to Lower Intelligence, Jobs as Adult: Study

  March 29, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that children exposed to leaded gasoline decades ago may suffer intelligence loss later in life.

• Gas Station Hose Connectors Recalled Due to Fire, Explosion Risk

  March 27, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Hundreds of thousands of connectors for gas station hoses have been recalled due to the risk of separation, fuel spills, fires and explosions.

• Honda Gas Generator Recall Issued After Reports Rear Frame Fell

  September 11, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Honda is recalling thousands of gas-powered generators that may have defective frames that could cause the generator to injure customers. It is also replacing the owner's manual which may have missing or duplicate pages.

• Exxon Gas Spill Lawsuit’s $1.5B Damage Award Reversed on Appeal

  February 28, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Maryland appeals court has overturned more than $1 billion in punitive damages awarded to residents of a Baltimore County...

• Poland Springs Water Bottles May Be Contaminated with Gasoline: Warning

  February 26, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Poland Spring is warning customers that gasoline may have contaminated some of its large recycled water bottles in the wake...

• Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generators Could Be Reduced: CPSC

  October 10, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Readily available technology could greatly increase the amount of time a family has to avoid serious injury or death from...

• Levels of BPA, MTBE in Adults and Children Are Declining: CDC

  October 2, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  The levels of some harmful chemicals found in many Americans’ bodies are declining, according to a new report by federal...