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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say

The Impact of Black Plastic on Your Health In recent years, the use of black plastic in household items like…

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Health

Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada’s toxic drug supply

The rise of synthetic opioids has been a major concern in Canada, with the toxic drug crisis claiming over 47,000…

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World

India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal

India’s government has taken drastic measures to combat the worsening air quality in New Delhi, the world’s most polluted capital.…

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Canada

Former employees say ‘toxic work environment’ of N.S. mental health non-profit led to sudden closure

Former employees of Laing House, a Nova Scotia drop-in centre for youth with mental illness, have come forward to shed…

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Health

INEOS says Ontario plant at centre of government orders to reduce toxic emissions to shut earlier than planned

A southwestern Ontario chemical plant under government orders to reduce emissions in the wake of health complaints by members of…

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Canada

Company fined $1 million for depositing toxic wastewater into the Peace River

A company operating a pulp mill near the northern Alberta town of Peace River has been ordered to pay a…

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Health

Aamjiwnaang First Nation evacuations begin as Ineos starts removing toxic chemical

For Jason Plain, Aamjiwnaang First Nation is home. On Tuesday, he was deciding whether to leave temporarily, as a neighbouring Sarnia,…

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Health

A lithium battery fire sent toxic gas over Montreal. Are we ready for such emergencies?

Residents, chemists and firefighters are raising concerns about prevention and emergency preparedness after 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries inside a…

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Health

Over 15,000 people have died of toxic drugs in B.C. since 2016

The total number of deaths caused by illicit, toxic drugs in British Columbia since the province declared a public health emergency in…

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Politics

Court erred in ruling against Ottawa’s decision to list plastics as toxic, lawyer argues

Government lawyers argued Tuesday that a lower court erred when it ruled that the federal government’s decision to list plastics…

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