Researchers are studying the long-term effects on air, water, soils and surfaces of properties that didn’t burn.

Whether treading water in a river or diving into a reservoir, summer fun should come with a little caution. As temperatures ...

"Worries us at the poison control center year-round." Poison Control Center issues stark warning after appliance puts family ...

But the air agency doesn’t plan to monitor the air or take any immediate steps to protect people from the gas, which can damage ... exposed in the womb. With acute exposure, high levels can ...

While little to no residue remains on the food, the gas is vented into the air where it is sprayed. State health officials have classified methyl bromide as a reproductive toxicant, which means it can ...

Communities Are Unaware They’ve Lived Near Toxic Gas for Decades ... which means it can harm babies exposed in the womb. With acute exposure, high levels can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In a quiet Compton neighborhood near the 710 freeway, children on a recent afternoon chased each other at Kelly ...

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A nearby fumigation facility uses a highly toxic gas, methyl bromide. Photo by Joel Angel Juarez for CalMatters. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their ... exposed in the ...