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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Updated: Ledyard woman in critical condition after one-car crash on I-95 in Groton

Groton ― A Ledyard woman was in critical condition Thursday following an early morning crash on Interstate 95 in Groton.<br>A Connecticut State Police crash summary said Joycelynn Green, 27, was taken t...

Report finds industrial chemicals more toxic than thought

A family of industrial chemicals turning up in public water supplies around the country is even more toxic than previously thought, threatening human health at concentrations seven to 10 times...

EPA analysis finds chemical compound in new nonstick coatings also harmful

It was supposed to be safer than the older version, but long-term exposure appears to be dangerous even in minute amounts.

Industrial chemicals more toxic than thought, scientists find

Exposure at high levels is linked to liver damage, developmental problems and some forms of cancer, among other risks.

The EPA moves to regulate industrial chemicals known by the acronym PFAS

After years of delay, the EPA is moving to regulate industrial chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems. Companies will have to disclose the amount found in many household items.

Did U.S. Government Agencies Intentionally Whitewash the Toxic Footprint of a Widely Used...

Two new analyses make clear the Environmental Protection Agtency and the Department of Defense have downplayed the public-health threat posed by chemicals used to develop Teflon and Scotchgard.

Novel Material Made of Living Cells Glows When Touching Certain Chemical Compounds |

Scientists at MIT have developed a unique material that contains living, genetically engineered cells that fluoresce in the presence of specific chemicals.

Titanium Dioxide: The Next Big Chemical Compound Driving Class Action Litigation?

A recent lawsuit alleges that Skittles consumers “are at heightened risk of a host of health effects” because Skittles uses titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2

Can Industrial Chemical Exposure Cause Hearing Loss?

It is important to remember that any chemical that is ototoxic is also likely to be poisonous to the kidneys, because the inner ear and the kidneys arise from the same germ layer during embryonic development.

Fast-food products contain harmful industrial chemicals, study finds

While several studies have looked at the health risks associated with the nutritional makeup of fast-food items, few studies have explored other ways that

Stop the Chemical Industry From Undermining Your Right to Know!

With the so-called Accurate Label Act, chemical manufacturers want to take away gains made on your right to know and your ability to choose safer products.

Toxic Chemicals May Increase Chances of Regaining Weight After Dieting

Exposure to fluorinated industrial chemicals, known as PFAS or PFC chemicals, may increase the amount of weight that people, especially women, regain after dieting, according to a new study by Harvard University researchers, published in PLOS Medicine.

Six Tips on the Safe Handling of Cleaning Chemicals

New Report Finds Major Supply Chain Problems Continue to Impact Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturers report that despite improving conditions, supply chain challenges and freight transportation disruptions continue to be a major problem for the U.S. business of chemistry and the broader economy.

Synthetic Chemical Known to Cause Cancer Found in the Water System of a Central Valley City

LA Testing provides analytical services and sampling supplies to identify potentially hazardous chemical compounds from environmental and occupational sources.

Want Some Chemicals With That Shake? If You’re Eating Fast Food, You’re Getting Them

Study suggests that fast food is filled with the industrial chemical phthalates, the same stuff used to make plastic containers.

Allied Remodeling > Contractor Standards Guide

This Guide explains what specifics to look for: BBB rating, insurance, licensing, certifications, and lots of things you might not even know to ask for.