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General Motors has initiated yet another recall pertaining to their Chevrolet Cruze vehicles after stopping shipments to dealers without explanation. GM reported that they are recalling 172,000 Cruzes due to the faulty right front-axle shafts that may fracture and separate without warning during normal driving. GM also recalled 490,200 pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles in separate actions. The company stated

Any company that defrauds the federal government can be held accountable under the False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA imposes liability on persons or companies who defraud governmental programs furthermore this law includes a “qui tam” (pronounced “kee tam” or “kwee tam”) provision. What Is A Qui Tam Lawsuit? Qui tam lawsuits allow individuals who have knowledge of a person,

Every year for the past 10 years, a non-profit advocacy agency called the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a list of the most-pesticide contaminated produce. The “Dirty Dozen”, part of the EWG’s yearly “Shoppers Guide to Pesticide in Produce” is compiled from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s data on 48 most commonly sold fruits and veggies with pesticide residue.

After collecting air and floor dusts samples from 40 child care centers, UC Berkeley researchers found toxic chemicals used to prevent clothes and furniture from catching fire in 100% of the samples collected. The Study According to Asa Brandman, the associate director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health and author of this study, “Child care environments

Monsanto, described on their website as a “sustainable agricultural company”, has been merging a toxic pesticide into the DNA of corn to create a particle that kills any insect that ingests it. Bacillus thuringiensus(Bt), a soil bacterium that is commonly used as a biological pesticide, has been merged with corn genes. What Is The Significance Of this Pesticide? There really

During the 1960’s DDT, a commonly used pesticide for insect control was discovered to be toxic to humans and wildlife. As a result, farmers and landscapers turned to a chemical called Methoxychlor, which was considered a safe alternative to DDT. Now, new research argues that exposure to the pesticide could cause diseases three generations later in offspring who were never

Virginia residents have a lot to be concerned about when it comes to air quality.  According to the EPA’s annual Toxic Release Inventory, five facilities located in Virginiareleased a total of 2.9 million pounds of toxic pollutants into the air in 2012. What Cities in Virginia Are Effected? According to the list “Top 15 Localities With the Highest Toxic Air

Do you know what’s in your water?  Hazardous wastes are poisonous byproducts of manufacturing, farming, city septic systems, construction, automotive garages etc. Hazardous waste like heavy metals, radiation, and other toxins come in any form whether it be solid, liquid or sludge. Improper disposal of these toxins can lead to serious health effects for humans and wildlife. Improper Disposal Of

Having clean water is essential for our environment, wildlife, and human health.  However, water pollution is at a high with chemicals, pesticides, metals and other contaminants in our water supplies. According to Beyond Pesticides, the EPA estimates that over 50 pesticides are known surface or groundwater contaminants. This month the EPA finalized a settlement to restore no-spray buffer zones, an

Hexavalent Chromium is a chemical used paints, textile dyes and anti-corrosion coatings. People are exposed to Hexavalent Chromium everyday. Hexavalent Chromium has been classified as a known carcinogen by the federal, state and international health agencies. The EPA based the extensive evidence from occupational studies. Once Chromium enters human cells it causes DNA damage and mutation. Who Is Exposed To Hexavalent