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Benzene Leaking From 99% of Gas Stoves in California Homes, Study Finds

Benzene Leaking From 99% of Gas Stoves in California Homes, Study Finds

In a study of 159 homes all around California, researchers found that gas stoves are leaking harmful gases, like benzene, which was found in 99% of samples. The leaks are happening even when appliances are turned off, the study found. The authors say more research is necessary to determine how many homes are having these […]

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    The Toxic Air Burden from Industrial Power Plants Near You

    The Toxic Air Burden from Industrial Power Plants Near You

    Earthjustice Earthjustice released a white paper and interactive map on Feb. 23 showing the locations and reported baseline emissions from 1,753 industrial power plants across the U.S. Industrial power plants are in‐house power plants that burn conventional fuels like coal, biomass and oil. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently under court order to […]