https://www.wcmu.org/tags/chemical Chemical en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:45:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-12/company-linked-to-an-oily-spill-in-the-flint-river-files-for-bankruptcy-protection Despite the company filing for bankruptcy protection, state environmental regulators expect cooperation will continue to address environmental concerns at a Flint chemical manufacturing facility. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:45:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-12/company-linked-to-an-oily-spill-in-the-flint-river-files-for-bankruptcy-protection Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/u-s-ag-secretary-announces-new-program-in-frankenmuth U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new program today aimed at reducing agricultural runoff responsible for large cyanobacterial blooms, like the annual bloom on Lake Erie. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:41:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/u-s-ag-secretary-announces-new-program-in-frankenmuth Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-04-01/environmental-group-raises-concern-about-increased-production-of-pfas-chemicals Despite growing health concerns, the production of a family of fire retardant chemicals is increasing, according to an environmental group.Perfluoroalkyl… Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:24:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-04-01/environmental-group-raises-concern-about-increased-production-of-pfas-chemicals https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-22/researchers-look-for-more-participants-in-pbb-impact-studies Studies looking into the long-term impacts of chemical contamination in Michigan are seeking more participants.An estimated nine million Michigan… Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:13:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-22/researchers-look-for-more-participants-in-pbb-impact-studies https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-28/gratiot-county-receives-money-for-velsicol-cleanup The EPA has awarded nearly 10 million dollars to begin cleanup of the old Velsicol chemical plant in Saint Louis, in Gratiot County. Local advocates said… Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:49:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-28/gratiot-county-receives-money-for-velsicol-cleanup https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-08/cancer-causing-chemicals-in-the-drinking-water-of-at-least-15-million-americans-report-finds More than 15 million Americans may be drinking water contaminated with chemicals linked to cancer, according to a new report.Perfluorinated compounds - or… Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:36:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-08/cancer-causing-chemicals-in-the-drinking-water-of-at-least-15-million-americans-report-finds