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Most of us are quick to reach for our sunscreen before heading outdoors in the summer, but that might not be a great idea - especially for swimmers. New research reveals that sunscreen becomes toxic when exposed to chlorine,...

Every year around 20 billion gallons of untreated sewage streams into the waterways of New York City during overwhelming rainfalls. Attempting to stave off health risks, the city has a plan: pour chlorine into sewer pipes....

When something goes wrong with a public water supply, utility officials often issue an advisory warning residents to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, or bathing...

Data from NASA shows that this year's hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica remains largely unchanged. On September 9, 2014, it measured 24.1m square km, which is roughly the size of North America; only a little smaller...

The US industrial farming system is proving to be a stumbling block in the negotiation of a major free trade agreement between the United States and the EU...

There are few experiences that are as refreshing as dipping into a cool swimming pool on a sweltering summer day. As climate change continues and summer temperatures soar, taking refuge in cool water is one way to beat the...