On February 22, 2021, I wrote an article titled “Real and Metaphoric Floating Debris.” In the article I wrote about my experience at Ladipo Market, Lagos, where a heavy down pour caught up with me. I ...

Dear EarthTalk: I have a friend who works with polystyrene insulation materials on construction sites, and I'm concerned for his health. Should I be? Taryn H. Eldredge, via e-mail Occasional exposure ...

Many people are unaware that hot food packed in Styrofoam boxes can cause health problems. Styrofoam contains the neurotoxins styrene and benzene, which are widely accepted to be carcinogens. These ...

OSHA is issuing seven serious and two repeat safety citations against Flexible Foam Products Inc. in Miami for exposing workers to combustible foam dust and other workplace hazards. Proposed penalties ...

With the support of the Westborough Board of Health and the sponsorship of Central One Federal Credit Union, Westborough Cadet Girl Scouts, Bhargavi Ram and Kaleigh Wright, are bringing Styrofoam ...