| 单词 | retardant |
| 例句 | My brother, the revolutionary weirdo, has covered himself in flame retardant, to use his terminology. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Doesn’t he know popular people are covered in flame retardant? I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The firefighters now directed all their attention to adjacent buildings, hosing down nearby roofs with fire retardant. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z A lobbyist for the Citizens for Fire Safety Institute, a front group for the largest makers of flame retardants, read excerpts of the letter at the hearing where the bill was voted down. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Today, scientists know that some flame retardants escape from household products and settle in dust. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Citizens for Fire Safety has successfully fought back with a powerful, and surprising, tactic: making flame retardants a racial issue. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The fire marshals organization continued promoting flame retardant products even after it was clear that the chemicals inside were escaping, settling in dust and winding up in the bodies of babies and adults worldwide. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z For the remaining fixtures, crews sent cranes up into the flies to clean out interiors with compressed air, change old gels that had been blurred with dust, and apply new fire retardant. Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown. 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z She walks the reader through the reproductive problems that result from contact with flame retardants, pesticides and what she calls “an alphabet soup” of chemicals. The Everyday Chemicals That Might Be Leading Us to Our Extinction 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z But in testimony at state hearings, Heimbach not only changed facts, he added new ones, such as candles starting deadly blazes and the lack of flame retardants — details that aided the chemical industry's position. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Above, Heimbach testifies in 2011 against a California state Senate bill that could have reduced the use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The list includes chemicals that the organization says pollute the environment and could harm construction or factory workers; among them are asbestos, cadmium, PVC, halogenated flame retardants and more. Far from a cubicle farm, Etsy’s stylish headquarters is full of design ideas worth bringing home 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Once again, senators were considering an overhaul of the state's flammability regulation — one that advocates believed would dramatically reduce the amount of flame retardants in American homes. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Those three companies are the largest manufacturers of flame retardants and together control 40 percent of the world market for these chemicals, according to The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based research firm. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z For instance, one of Sparber's clients as a lobbyist was the Bromine Science and Environmental Forum, an international trade group representing large manufacturers of flame retardants. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Yet the most crucial parts of his testimony — the cause of the fire and the lack of flame retardants — had nothing to do with privacy. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z But it was founded and funded by four chemical manufacturers, including Albemarle, to influence the debate about flame retardants made with bromine. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z As destructive wildfires become commonplace, design details from water tanks to biodegradable flame retardants help people protect their homes. Building for Resilience in California’s Fire-Prone Future 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z A plane drops fire retardant on a wildfire that started when a helicopter crashed at Camp Pendleton in California, killing two pilots from Illinois. Illinois Marines killed in Calif. copter crash 2011-09-20T19:10:00Z Philip Morris collaborated with the marshals on flame retardant furniture standards in the early 1990s, he said, because the company believed those might present "a potentially more effective alternative for improved fire safety." Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z The industry insisted it couldn't make a fire-safe cigarette that would still appeal to smokers and instead promoted flame retardant furniture — shifting attention to the couches and chairs that were going up in flames. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z For years, Sparber promoted an obscure California state rule on furniture flammability, one that manufacturers met by adding flame retardant chemicals to the foam in sofas and easy chairs. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Government scientists found that chairs containing flame retardants, like the one being tested above, burn just as fast as identical chairs without them. Durbin demands action on flame retardants 2012-05-10T20:34:00Z Since the 1970s manufacturers have repeatedly withdrawn flame retardants amid health concerns. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z But records and interviews show that the baby Heimbach said he had in mind when testifying didn't die as he described and that flame retardants were not a factor. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z On one hand, this looks like a very nice circus – the tents are clearly made of a high-quality material that's fire retardant enough to allow giant flames to be balanced on top of them. Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away 3D: a leap in the dark 2012-07-04T16:35:15Z Chemtura Corp. and Albemarle Corp., the two biggest U.S. manufacturers of flame retardants, say their products are safe and effective, arguing that they have been extensively evaluated by government agencies here and in Europe. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z And don’t overpay for add-ons such as soil retardants and deodorants. What you need to know before you hire a carpet cleaner 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z McGuire came up against them again when he battled for reductions in the amount of flame retardant chemicals in Americans' homes. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Healthy-home experts favor 100 percent wool carpet, because it is all natural and fire retardant. If indoor allergies are bringing you down, you might want to look at your flooring 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Brace, the former marshal, confirmed that his association became "heavily involved" with the flame retardant trade group and supported its agenda. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z The group and witnesses with ties to it have argued that impoverished, minority children would burn to death if flame retardants were removed from household products. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z When Heimbach testified last spring in California on the bill that could have significantly reduced the use of flame retardants, he didn't tell lawmakers he was altering facts about the burn victim. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z And boy, do they: junk food, flame retardants in furniture, pharmaceuticals, carbon pollution. “Merchants of Doubt”: Meet the sleazy spin doctors who will stop at nothing to obscure the truth 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z And they continued even after government scientists showed that flame retardants in household furniture were not protecting Americans from fire in any meaningful way. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency, meanwhile, has allowed generation after generation of flame retardants onto the market and into American homes without thoroughly assessing the health risks. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z “The Playing with Fire series is really a challenge to us in Washington to get serious about these flame retardant chemicals and the impact they’re having on babies and children,” Durbin said in an interview. Durbin demands action on flame retardants 2012-05-10T20:34:00Z In 2010, he told Alaska lawmakers about a 6-week-old girl from Washington state who died that year after a dog knocked a candle onto her crib, which did not have a flame retardant mattress. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z A typical American baby is born with the highest recorded concentrations of flame retardants among infants in the world. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z He shaped its requests for federal rules requiring flame retardant furniture and fed the marshals tobacco's arguments for why altering furniture was a more effective way to prevent fires than altering cigarettes. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z He is a star witness for the manufacturers of flame retardants. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z But the study's lead author, Vytenis Babrauskas, said in an interview that the industry has grossly distorted his findings and that the amount of retardants used in household furniture doesn't work. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z With each passing year, health concerns were growing as the most commonly used types of flame retardants were discovered in human breast milk and blood. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z The cheapest way to pass the test is to add flame retardants to the foam inside cushions. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Consumer Product Safety Commission have determined that the flame retardants in household furniture aren't effective, and some pose unnecessary health risks. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The marshals just last year helped defeat a crucial bill in California that would have reduced flame retardants in products nationwide. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z To the sounds of sinister music and crackling flames, a sofa made without flame retardants became an inferno. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z When Dr. David Heimbach walked into the California Senate committee hearing last year, the stakes had never been higher for flame retardant manufacturers. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Some of them involve chemicals such as DDT and brominated flame retardants. Callum Roberts: if seas are to survive, we need a New Deal for the Oceans 2012-06-02T23:05:35Z As Sparber worked to preserve and even expand the market for flame retardants, the fire marshals were again at his side. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z The reason, Swan explains, may be growing exposure to “endocrine disrupting chemicals” that are found in everything from plastics, flame retardants, electronics, food packaging and pesticides to personal care products and cosmetics. The Everyday Chemicals That Might Be Leading Us to Our Extinction 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Other government scientists subsequently found that the flame retardants in household furniture don't protect consumers from fire in any meaningful way. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Since federal law makes it nearly impossible for the EPA to ban toxic chemicals and Congress rarely steps in, state legislatures from Alaska to Vermont have become the sites of intense battles over flame retardants. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Instead, they served to bolster the industry's argument that chemical retardants save lives. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z People might be willing to accept the health risks if the flame retardants packed into sofas and easy chairs worked as promised. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Heimbach, the burn doctor, has regularly supported the industry's position that flame retardants save lives. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The bromine group, Brace said, paid for him to go to Japan, Korea and Taiwan, where he urged electronics manufacturers to add flame retardants to the plastic exteriors of computer monitors and televisions. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Not long after that, states succeeded in passing rules requiring fire-safe cigarettes, so tobacco no longer had an incentive to promote flame retardant furniture. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Heimbach's passionate testimony about the baby's death made the long-term health concerns about flame retardants voiced by doctors, environmentalists and even firefighters sound abstract and petty. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z And, Makela said, flame retardants played no role in the pattern of her burns. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z We need to cut down and control more effectively toxins such as flame retardants that are ending up in the seas. Callum Roberts: if seas are to survive, we need a New Deal for the Oceans 2012-06-02T23:05:35Z But its opponents include a diverse group of public health advocates as well as firefighters who are alarmed by studies showing some flame retardants can make smoke from fires even more toxic. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Matt Vinci, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont, faced what he called "dirty tactics" when he successfully lobbied for his state to ban one flame retardant chemical in 2009. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Despite this, it continues to be used as a flame retardant in textiles and plastics, and is found in baby bibs, children’s shoes, clothes, toys and games. Harmful toxin used in baby clothes should be banned, advocates say 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z Reynolds' 1996 strategic plan to fight these laws was the marshals' petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission for flame retardant furniture rules. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z It wasn’t until at least a day later that a crew arrived at the Kardashian-West home and began spraying its own retardant, said Mr. Dunn of Covered 6. While California Fires Rage, the Rich Hire Private Firefighters 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z His expense reports show that for several years he was billing the Tobacco Institute $200 an hour for his work with the marshals, including time he spent on the marshals' petition for flame retardant furniture. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z In a real fire, the upholstery fabric, typically not treated with flame retardants, burns first, and the flames grow big enough that they overwhelm even fire-retardant foam, scientists at two federal agencies have found. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The chemical industry often points to a government study from the 1980s as proof that flame retardants save lives. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The marshals continued even after flame retardants were linked to cancer, neurological deficits, developmental problems and impaired fertility. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Narva, who declined to answer detailed questions, said the fire marshals are not currently involved with flame retardant issues. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z Firefighters arrived and were able to help the man after spraying him with fire retardant foam. Texas city reopens park where man suffered over 1,000 bee stings 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Faced with the specter of these lawsuits — and the logistical challenge of producing separate products just for California — many manufacturers began using flame retardant foam across their product lines. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Albemarle's global director of product advocacy, Raymond Dawson, said in blunt testimony before Washington state lawmakers in 2007 that the forum is "a group dedicated to generating science in support of brominated flame retardants." Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z Kelley said calmer winds that grounded aerial support earlier in the week had subsided, allowing tankers and helicopters to drop fire retardant and water ahead of the flames throughout the day. Colorado governor suspends controlled burns after deadly wildfire 2012-03-29T12:01:00Z According to the Environmental Working Group, flame retardants are one big offender because they are in so many consumer products, such as telephones, televisions, sofas, toys and basketballs. With allergy season around the corner, educate yourself now 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z The EPA even promoted one chemical mixture as a safe, eco-friendly flame retardant despite grave concerns from its own scientists about potential hazards to humans and wildlife. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z About 3 million gallons of fire retardant were dropped on wine country, with potential effect on soil chemistry. In Napa Valley, the scars of the October wildfires are hard to spot 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z The PR firm also helps run the Alliance for Consumer Fire Safety in Europe, which is funded by a trade association of flame retardant manufacturers. Fear fans flames for chemical makers 2012-05-06T05:00:00Z The 2 million board feet of wood were treated with metallic salts as a fire retardant. Massive fire burns landmark blimp hangar in Tustin 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Conventionally, non-flammable electrolytes have heavily relied on the incorporation of flame retardant additives or solvents with exceptionally high boiling points. Researchers unveil fire-inhibiting nonflammable gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z And lignin could be a renewable replacement for some substances typically derived from petroleum, such as flame retardants. Cocoa pods -- a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z In the 1940s, an industrial boom that relied on pesticides, coolants, and flame retardants spread many of these pollutants throughout the environment, according to the U.S. You are what you eat—and for orcas, that’s bad news 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z POPs include chlorinated hydrocarbons and flame retardants, and can accumulate in animals' fat stores as the contaminants move up the food chain though a process called biomagnification. Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Now researchers have successfully grown these networks into Pop Tart–size sheets that could act as a fire retardant in building materials, according to a new study in Polymer Degradation and Stability. Fungi Make Safer Fireproofing Material 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Hundreds of firefighters have cut fire lines in the forest, felled trees, dumped water and fire retardant by helicopter and plane, and installed sprinklers to protect vulnerable gauging stations and the forest headquarters complex. Scientists mourn their burning forest, wonder what it might teach them 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering show that cocoa pod husks could be a useful starting material for flame retardants. Cocoa pods -- a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Parsons’ shoes were covered in red fire retardant dropped from aircraft fighting the fire, indicating they were in areas they were not allowed to be in, documents say. 2 arrested after reportedly burglarizing home in fire-evacuation zone near Spokane 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z In a Facebook post, Yellowknife officials said they were working to establish wildfire defense lines around the city, creating fire breaks and using water sprinklers, cannons and fire retardant dropped by planes. Canadian firefighters make progress battling some blazes but others push thousands from their homes 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Unlike asbestos, which is still sometimes added to building materials as a fire retardant, mycelium does not shed noxious compounds when exposed to fire. Fungi Make Safer Fireproofing Material 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z In a Facebook post, Yellowknife officials said they were working to establish wildfire defense lines around the city, creating fire breaks and using water sprinklers, cannons and aircraft dropping fire retardant. Canadian firefighters make progress battling some blazes but others push thousands from their homes 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z In experiments, when the modified lignin was heated, it charred -- but did not burn up -- a sign that it could act as a flame retardant. Cocoa pods -- a source of chocolate, and potentially, flame retardants 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z In one section of nearby forest, a red pickup truck was turned pink by a dump of fire retardant. Two Spokane County fires destroy over 18,000 acres 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Air tankers dropped water and fire retardant to keep the flames from Yellowknife. Firefighters curb blazes threatening 2 cities in western Canada but are ‘not out of the woods yet’ 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Eleven air tankers bombed water onto the flames and another plane dropped fire retardant. Thousands flee raging wildfire, turning capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories into ghost town 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z They also planned to use fire retardant while ensuring sprinkler systems are working, she told the CBC. Canada wildfire: all 20,000 Yellowknife residents evacuating 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z They also planned to use fire retardant while ensuring sprinkler systems in the city are working, she told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Canada crews battle wildfires; all Yellowknife residents evacuate 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z One traditional method is to douse existing fires with water and spray fire retardants. What caused Maui’s wildfires to move shockingly fast? Here’s what we know. 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Greece is also sending 20 tons of liquid retardant via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. NATO, EU send aid to Slovenia after devastating floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Greece’s Civil Protection Ministry said 20 tons of fire retardant is also on its way to Cyprus. Multinational force fights stubborn wildfire in Cyprus, including Lebanon, Greece and Jordan 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Greece’s Civil Protection Ministry said 20 tons of fire retardant is also on its way to Cyprus while the Canadairs are expected to be operating within a day. Greece sends two Canadair fire fighting aircraft to help Cyprus fight a forest fire 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Fourteen planes were dropping water and retardant on the flames, which had burned more than 200 acres by about 5:30 p.m., New wildfire near Spokane prompts mandatory evacuations 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Moore said pilots will return to the airport, and he and Toynbee fuel the plane, load it with water and fire retardant and conduct basic maintenance. Fire Boss crew stays ready to douse wildfires in Inland Northwest 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Washington in 2007 was the first to ban some flame retardants commonly used in furniture or televisions with known adverse effects to babies’ developing brains. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Studies have found that orca bodies carry alarming levels of PCBs from coolants, flame retardants and lubricants that were banned in 1979. Starving orcas and the fate of Alaska’s disappearing king salmon 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z One by one, they dropped the neon retardant on the ground below — the latest demonstration of California’s war-like preparations for wildfires this year. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z They shut down the engine and discharged a bottle of fire retardant, and the warning indicator flicked off, according to the NTSB. Safety investigators will look into how an engine caught fire on a Boeing 737 Max 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s use of fire retardant from the air was critical in stopping the blaze’s forward progression, state officials said. Help arrives to battle wildfire in WA near Columbia River Gorge 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z These brominated flame retardants, first manufactured by Velsicol before the 1970s, are today ubiquitous. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Studies have shown the retardant can harm plants, fish and other species, including steelhead trout and Chinook salmon. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z While many fire experts say retardant is an invaluable resource for battling blazes, a growing number of environmentalists have raised concerns about the bright pink material. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z By partnering with Exxon, Tetra gains a large partner with capital to help it produce bromine, which is used in flame retardants, from the acreage. Exclusive: Exxon Mobil expands lithium bet with Tetra Technologies deal 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Climate change is driving the need for more planes that can dump water and other fire retardants on blazes. New firefighting planes sought across the warming planet are on their way, with a little delay 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Researchers in 2018 found that the presence of bromophenols in placentas was on par with that of the banned flame retardants. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Forest Service over its use of aerial retardant. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z During peak wildfire season, the mobile retardant base will be positioned close to fires in predetermined locations in each county. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The rules also regulate the use of organohalogen flame retardants in the wide category of indoor electronics, which is unprecedented in its scope, she said. What to expect with WA ban on toxic chemicals in consumer products 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Coca-Cola announced that it will stop using brominated vegetable oil, an ingredient that is a patented flame retardant for plastics, in its Powerade sports drink. California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Washington this year expanded restrictions on toxic flame retardant chemicals, but they will likely persist in people’s homes and bodies after they are phased out in 2025. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Now, the manufacturer is marketing a new, colorless retardant that is intended to be sprayed on private lawns, roadsides and institutional landscapes in advance of fire season. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z In 2021, the force was deployed to help battle blazes in Northern California, where it dropped water and retardant at night for the first time, Fennessy said. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Still, Jefferson said he expected little impact from the bank failures, saying they will likely have “a mild retardant effect” on the economy, though he added that it is “too early to tell.” Little progress has been made in curbing too high inflation, Fed’s Jefferson says 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Still, more than 200 loads of retardant got into waterways over the past decade. Judge to weigh limits for aerial fire retardant in wildfires 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z A total of 25 brominated flame retardants were detected in breast milk samples, including eight bromophenols. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z A lawsuit over the use of pink fire retardant could reshape how the U.S. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The crew also dropped “tens of thousands of gallons” of retardant on that blaze throughout the night, helping to extinguish the fire. Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Fire retardant: A coalition that includes Paradise — where a 2018 wildfire killed 85 people and destroyed the town — said a potential court ruling against the U.S. ‘The Big Melt’ Has Begun in California 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The group has asked the court to issue an injunction blocking officials from using aerial retardant until they get a pollution permit — which Forest Service officials say could take years. Judge to weigh limits for aerial fire retardant in wildfires 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency allowed companies to sell products containing flame retardants without thoroughly assessing the health risks. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight fires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “We live in a populous state — there are people everywhere. It’s a high priority for us to be able to use the retardant, catch fires when they’re small.” Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Forest Service over the environmental effects of fire retardants could put lives and forests at risk, The Associated Press reports. ‘The Big Melt’ Has Begun in California 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z In the meantime, the agency says the retardant is a necessary firefighting tool and that the environmental damage from fires can exceed the pollution from the aerial retardant. Judge to weigh limits for aerial fire retardant in wildfires 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The Chicago Tribune reported in 2012 that the EPA promoted one chemical mixture as a safe, eco-friendly flame retardant “despite grave concerns from its own scientists about potential hazards to humans and wildlife.” Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Over the last three years, Cal Fire dropped 45 million gallons of aerial retardant, compared with 32 million gallons of water, according to agency data. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z In January — three months after the lawsuit was filed — the Forest Service asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a permit allowing the service to drop retardant into water under certain conditions. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z More than 100 million gallons of fire retardant were used during the past decade, according to the Department of Agriculture. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z They claim wildfire retardant drops are expensive, ineffective and a growing source of pollution for rivers and streams. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Washington this May added all organohalogen flame retardants in plastic enclosures of all indoor electric and electronic products to the list of restricted chemicals in the state. Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast milk 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z And last year, the retardant was applied along the roadside in Wildcat Canyon in San Diego County, where a wildfire did ignite. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z When Sharp returned to the lodge, it was covered in pink fire retardant. Beloved Sierra lodge destroyed by possible gas fire after historic winter storms 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z A government study found misapplied retardant could adversely affect dozens of imperiled species, including crawfish, spotted owls and fish such as shiners and suckers. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The action comes as more retardant is being dropped from the air than ever before amid longer, more active fire seasons. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The agency used the law to put asbestos, along with trichloroethylene, other solvents and a flame retardant, on its initial list of 10 toxic chemicals to review under the new provisions. EPA struggles to ban asbestos, other chemicals years after Congress granted new powers 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Ingalsbee has long been critical of how fire authorities use air-dropped retardant in wilderness areas, saying the material is overused and frequently dropped in areas where its effectiveness is limited. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Asbestos, a fire retardant that was commonly used back then, was later found to be a potent carcinogen. A Proud Ship Turned Into a Giant Recycling Problem. Brazil Plans to Sink It. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Health risks to firefighters or other people who come into contact with fire retardant are considered low, according to a 2021 risk assessment commissioned by the Forest Service. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z In 2021, 52.8 million gallons of retardant were dumped on federal, state and private land, compared with a 10-year average of about 39 million gallons per year, according to figures provided by the Forest Service. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Lead pilots use small, maneuverable planes to find the safest approach for unwieldy tanker craft to dump water or flame retardant on fires, while other pilots perform duties like deploying smoke jumpers or dropping supplies. Overlooked No More: Mary Barr, Who Fought Wildfires From Aloft 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z District Judge Dana Christensen agreed that dumping the chemical retardant from planes is a violation of the nation’s clean water law. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Four classes of chemicals in 10 product categories would be restricted, including flame retardants, under an Ecology Department proposal. Here’s what the WA Legislature expects to tackle on climate and environment in 2023 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Under a 2011 government decision, fire retardant may only be applied inside the zones, known as “avoidance areas,” when human life or public safety is threatened and retardant could help. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Plaintiffs, however, say the Forest Service could instead increase the width of buffer zones alongside waterways where no retardant can be dropped. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z He could only peer helplessly through what used to be his kitchen window at the damage: cupboards blown open, fire retardant stains on the ceiling and shattered glass everywhere. It will be a red-tagged Christmas for those whose homes were wrecked in 6.4 quake 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency to cover its discharge of retardant into waterways, a process that could take up to three years. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z More than 100 firefighters were on the scene Monday, Mason-Bushman said, after air tankers were used Sunday to drop retardant and slow the fire’s spread, which was fueled by tinder-dry conditions and high winds. Nebraska Sandhills wildfire razes camp, prompts evacuation 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z In January - three months after the lawsuit was filed - the Forest Service asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a permit allowing the service to drop retardant into water under certain conditions. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z After the suit was filed, the Forest Service asked the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a general permit to cover the discharge of retardant into waterways. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The approach allows for water and retardant drops while pilots track fires from above, which provides vital information about fire movement and activity to firefighters on the ground. Firefighters battle massive fire near Hemet from the sky at night 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The Forest Service must provide the court with status reports on its progress toward that permit every six months, but can continue to use the retardant in the meantime. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Firefighters there have been challenged by oppressive heat, steep canyons and smoke so thick that it prevented planes from dropping water and fire retardant at times. Californians Unsure if Tropical Storm Will Be Friend or Foe 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z An advocacy group that’s suing the agency claims officials are flouting a federal clean water law by continuing to use retardant without taking adequate precautions to protect streams and rivers. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z “My understanding is that fire retardant is not good for waterways, but think of the other side of it,” said Butte County Supervisor Doug Teeter, who lost his home in the Camp fire. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “So just like you see during the day, with all the spectacular water and retardant drops, they’re able to do that at night.” Firefighters battle massive fire near Hemet from the sky at night 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Many who fight fires said banning the use of retardant would be catastrophic for California and the West, where wildfires are burning larger, hotter and faster than ever before. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z A large tanker could be seen dropping fire retardant along the fire line. Fire burning near Castaic shuts down 5 Freeway amid triple-digit heat 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The group, Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, requested an injunction blocking officials from using aerial retardant until they get a pollution permit. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The nonprofit first sued the Forest Service in 2003 for failing to conduct the appropriate environmental analyses to use aerial retardant; a federal court ruled the agency must do so. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “The fire’s only six miles away, so I can get about three to four drops of 1,000 gallons of retardant per hour,” he said. Firefighters battle massive fire near Hemet from the sky at night 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z He noted that all Phos-Chek retardants are included on the U.S. As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Among the most contaminated sites are areas outside military bases where airmen used flame retardants to quench jet-fuel fires. EPA finally moves to label some ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Forest Service officials acknowledged in court filings that retardant has been dropped into waterways more then 200 times over the past decade. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z That’s when the Forest Service agreed to map out exclusion areas where it would refrain from dropping retardant absent a risk to public safety, including buffers around vulnerable species habitat and waterways. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The brushland near Hemet is streaked bright red by retardant, which is dyed so pilots can see where it’s already been dropped. Firefighters battle massive fire near Hemet from the sky at night 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Helicopters and air tankers responded quickly, establishing retardant lines that looked as if they would hold. California's extreme wildfires taking lethal toll on elderly who can't escape flames 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z They found red fire retardant dropped from aircraft caking their house, garden and front yard. As Alaska Warms, Fires Burn Over (and Under) More Wild Land 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z “The only way to prevent accidental discharges of retardant to waters is to prohibit its use entirely,” government attorneys wrote. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z But as the use of aerially delivered retardant has soared in recent years, some forest advocates say the substance does more harm than good. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Compounds used in flame retardants and batteries, for example, contain a sulfonate group instead of a carboxylic acid group and won’t break down with this approach. Simple mix of soap and solvent could help destroy ‘forever chemicals’ 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z They are being backed by specialist aircraft that have been dropping water and flame retardant. France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Before dark, firefighters were able to fly tankers over the area and strengthen fire lines with fire retardant, hoping to stop the flames path. Thunderstorms, mudslides hamper firefighters' battle against deadly McKinney wildfire 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z “Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.” Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Forest Service from dropping retardant into water could reshape how the agency battles wildfires throughout the western United States. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z But then firefighting jets began to arrive, dumping retardant and tamping down the flames near her. 'Like Godzilla over my house': Residents recount terrifying moments as Oak fire rages 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z But then firefighting jets began to arrive dumping retardant and tamping down the flames near her. Firefighters face punishing weather conditions in battle against raging fire near Yosemite 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z “We’re going to bolster that with a little bit of retardant today,” he said. Thunderstorms, mudslides hamper firefighters' battle against deadly McKinney wildfire 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Government officials and firefighters say fire retardant can be crucial to slowing the advance of a blaze so firefighters can try to stop it. Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z More than half of the retardant the Forest Service used on national forest lands was dropped in California — more than any other state. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z In other recent fires, firefighters have wrapped the trees in a flame-retardant foil, pumped foam onto them and showered them in pink fire retardant. U.S. Taking Emergency Steps to Protect Sequoias From Wildfires 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z During a fire last year in Sequoia National Park, firefighters wrapped the most famous trees in protective foil and used flame retardant in the trees’ canopies. US takes emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Firefighters have worked to control the fires, using bulldozers to dig containment trenches and large airborne tankers to drop flame retardant. 110-degree heat wave leads to record 24 wildfires in Texas this week 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z “We live in a populous state - there are people everywhere. It’s a high priority for us to be able to use the retardant, catch fires when they’re small.” Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The Forest Service primarily uses ammonium phosphate-based retardant, which is intended to coat vegetation and other fuels around the edges of a fire to deprive advancing flames of oxygen. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Other firefighting personnel dug trenches with bulldozers and dropped fire retardants from helicopters. Why fighting fire with fire might actually save Yosemite's giant sequoias 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Planes have been a dropping fire retardant substance, as helicopters shuttle to and from the coast, collecting seawater to douse the flames. Heatwave: More evacuations as Mediterranean wildfires spread 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Hoffman shared images of the reptiles covered in bright pink fire retardant dropped by aircraft and other images of scorched pens where they once lived. Peter fire destroys homes and damages tortoise sanctuary in Shasta County 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z In other recent fires, firefighters have swaddled the trees in a flame-retardant foil, pumped foam onto them and showered them in pink fire retardant. How to Save an Ancient, Giant Tree From a Wildfire 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Plaintiffs in the case have asked the court to enjoin the Forest Service from spilling retardant into waterways. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Even at the edge of Mariposa Grove, trenches or fire retardants would have been damaging to the giant sequoias. Why fighting fire with fire might actually save Yosemite's giant sequoias 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z It was widely used as it had significant heat and fire retardant qualities. Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z She told the Associated Press that first responders were using “every tactic imaginable” to contain the blaze, including airdropping fire retardant. Yosemite wildfire doubles in size, threatens over 500 giant sequoias 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z The blaze was proving difficult to contain, with firefighters throwing “every tactic imaginable” at it, including dropping fire retardant from the air, said Nancy Phillipe, a Yosemite fire information spokesperson. Yosemite fire grows as crews protect iconic sequoias 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z However, the Forest Service contends in court documents that the only way to do so is to stop using retardant altogether — an action that they say would deprive the service of a crucial firefighting tool. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “We don’t normally have retardant being dropped in the park. But that’s how important these resources are and why we’re using everything we can, from sunup to sundown.” Out-of-control Yosemite fire threatens iconic giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Fixed-wing airplanes on Thursday evening were able to drop about 12 loads of retardant on the perimeter of the fire. 1 home destroyed, 155 people told to evacuate Alaska fire 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Greece will begin using fire retardant chemicals in water drops this year and will also use starting fires tactically to fight larger blazes. Greece gets European assistance in fighting wildfires 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Firefighters fought the blaze on the ground and in the air, with aircraft making dozens of drops of water and fire retardant. Northern California wildfire threatens 500 buildings 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The EPA told the agency at the time that if pilots complied with these guidelines, they would not need a permit, as they would not be discharging retardant into waterways. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Sacks of water hang from tunnel ceilings, and white fire retardant dusts the passageways like a fine layer of snow. Coal Dust and Methane Below, Russian Bombs Above 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Users posted videos of aircraft dropping flame retardant. Pair of wildfires prompt evacuation orders in San Mateo County as heat wave bakes Bay Area 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Footage captured by KABC-TV Channel 7 showed aerial crews dropping water and retardant on the flames. Brush fire breaks out near Bouquet Reservoir in Angeles National Forest 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Other images on Twitter showed air tankers releasing fire retardant to slow the wildfire’s spread. California Wildfire Scorches Nearly 1,000 Acres and Prompts Evacuations 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z But in a report released last year, the Forest Service admitted that it had dropped more than 1 million gallons of retardant into exclusion areas on 459 occasions from 2012 through 2019. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Aircraft have also been dropping retardant along that line. Tundra fire slows, but still aiming at Alaska Native village 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Crews cleared brush and other fuel from a swath of land in the path of the flames, and air tankers dropped retardant between the line and St. Mary’s as another buffer. Large tundra wildfire in southwest Alaska threatens villages 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Crews have pre-identified water sources in Los Angeles County where aerial crews can fill their tanks, he said, and they will also lean heavily on retardant and foam. 'The threat is real': Officials offer grim outlook for 2022 fire season 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Two air tankers, one each from Fairbanks and Palmer, dropped retardant to help protect the structures. Alaska firefighters battling blaze near 9 structures 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z While the lawsuit primarily concerns the dropping of retardant into water, the issue of whether it works as intended has also been raised in court documents. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Aircraft dusted the neighborhood with pink fire retardant. ‘Utter chaos’: How the Coastal fire destroyed O.C. mansions despite firefighters’ efforts 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z News footage from the scene showed thick plumes of white smoke hanging over the area, as aircraft dropped fire retardant onto burning vegetation. Wildfire burns in Angeles National Forest near Bouquet Reservoir 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z These particles often contain harmful chemical additives such as flame retardants or plasticizers. Plastics industry, facing crackdown, targets Democrats with mailers deemed deceptive 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Requests were made for helicopters with bucket capabilities and for an air tanker with retardant. Alaska firefighters battling blaze near 9 structures 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The Forest Service has argued that a prohibition on discharges of retardant into water would impair its firefighting capabilities and jeopardize safety, doing a disservice to the public interest. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Fixed-wing aircraft dropped retardant on the vegetation backing up to the homes to keep the fire away. ‘Utter chaos’: How the Coastal fire destroyed O.C. mansions despite firefighters’ efforts 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z The glass fences of the houses with backyards facing the canyon were coated in pink fire retardant. A charred Porsche, smoldering mansions: An ocean-view street in Laguna Niguel lost to fire 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z It was a plane dropping fire retardant on the blaze. 'It’s just awful': Laguna Niguel residents flee flames, wonder if homes survived 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The winds have often made it too dangerous for aircraft to dump water on the fire and lay retardant to slow its advance through extremely dry Ponderosa pine forests in Rocky Mountains foothills. New Mexico wildfire advances in Rocky Mountains foothills 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z UC Santa Barbara scientists documented elevated ammonia levels in the water and concluded the fish kill was likely due to retardant drops. Lawsuit jeopardizes use of crucial wildfire retardant, U.S. Forest Service claims 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z High winds and increasing smoke will also make it difficult — or impossible — to fly water-dropping choppers and planes dumping fire retardant. New Mexico residents brace for extreme wildfire conditions 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Airplanes and helicopters dropped slurries of red fire retardant from the sky, as ground crews cleared timber and brush to starve the fire along crucial fronts. President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Air tanker and helicopter pilots took advantage of a break in the thick smoke and falling ash to drop fire retardant and water. Residents wary as fire burns near northeast New Mexico town 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z By Saturday, aircraft that dump fire retardant and water could resume flights to aid ground crews and bulldozers. Bulldozers, aircraft used to fight fire near New Mexico city 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z The high winds grounded aircraft that could drop water and fire retardant on the blaze. ‘Wall of fire’ forces evacuations near Arizona tourist town 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z On a mountain ridgeline outside of town, a sloppy line of red retardant could be seen on the trees. New Mexico residents brace for extreme wildfire conditions 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Fire crews worked to widen a road that stands between the fire and Los Alamos while clearing out underbrush and treating the area with fire retardant. President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z This time, winds did not prevent aircraft from being used and they were able to lay down lines of fire retardant near homes. Residents return home after fleeing latest Colorado wildfire 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Fire crews were also able to use aircraft to fight the fire, laying down lines of fire retardant near homes in the rolling hills south of the college town, he said. Officials lift most evacuation orders on Colorado wildfire 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z The fire encroached on the burn scar of the 2018 Holy fire, which helped slow its spread along with aerial water and retardant drops, he said. 'It's year-round fire season here': Orange County's Jim fire tops 550 acres 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z These include antimony trioxide, which is often used in plastic production and flame retardants for consumer products, and six haloacetic acids that may be produced during chlorine-based disinfection processes for drinking water. 8 newly flagged substances that could give you cancer 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Aircraft dropped more fire retardant as a second line of defense along a ridge just west of town in preparation for intense winds expected over the weekend. President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z A friend had just texted him a photo: hot-pink retardant had dropped over the friend’s cannabis crop. This Isn’t the California I Married 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z To prevent homes and workplaces from going up in smoke, manufacturers have added flame retardants to plastic, wood, and steel building materials for decades. New lava-like coating can stop fires in their tracks 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z For seven years, it manufactured fire retardants and acids. After decades, some of America’s most toxic sites will finally get cleaned up 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Among the new additions are a bacterium, a flame retardant, and six byproducts from water purification, bringing the total number of listed carcinogens up to 256. 8 newly flagged substances that could give you cancer 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Authorities over the years have hired guards and deployed around-the-clock video surveillance and vast quantities of flame retardant to protect the statue, but it has been torched or otherwise destroyed at least 35 times. Giant Swedish Yule goat torched again after 5-year respite 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Ski resorts were covered in fire retardant, and beaches were barren. Father and Son Arrested on Suspicion of Starting the Caldor Fire 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Now, researchers in Australia and China have come up with a new flame retardant that, when exposed to extreme heat, forms a ceramic layer akin to hardened lava, squelching the flames before they spread. New lava-like coating can stop fires in their tracks 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Between the water, the fire retardant and the roof being demolished, he wasn’t left with much to rebuild. Devastating fires have left White Center in a ‘state of emergency.’ When will help arrive? 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Firefighters took extraordinary measures to protect the sequoias by wrapping fire-resistant material around the bases of some giants, raking and clearing vegetation around them, installing sprinklers and dousing some with water or fire retardant gel. Fires, drought weakened 10K trees near giant sequoia groves 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Other considerations are in play when dropping fire retardant so chemicals don’t affect water sources or suffocate sensitive plants. EXPLAINER: How wildfires impact wildlife, their habitat 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Another Dodd bill signed by Newsom will create a new Office of Wildfire Technology Research to test better equipment and retardants. Column: As California continues to burn, politicians must have their feet held to the fire 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z “This is very good work,” says David Schiraldi, a chemist at Case Western Reserve University, who has developed other flame retardants. New lava-like coating can stop fires in their tracks 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Firefighting weather greatly improved since then, allowing airplanes and helicopters to bombard the fire with retardant and water. Fire crews make big gains against Southern California blaze 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Aircraft dropped a long line of fire retardant along a ridgetop road to help keep the fire from moving north, and a wildfire burn scar from slowed the blaze’s movement to the east. Calmer winds aid firefighters battling California blaze 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Fire engines were on the ranch property, and fire retardant will be sprayed around its structures, the foundation said in a statement. Shifting winds challenge crews fighting California fire 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Although ground crews were in place, the high winds prevented aircraft carrying water or flame retardant from taking off. Alisal fire: Road closures, evacuations, shelters, progress report 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z To make a better flame retardant, researchers led by Pingan Song, a chemist at the University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, turned to lava for inspiration. New lava-like coating can stop fires in their tracks 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z “These actions are expensive, some of them are even dangerous — like putting people in airplanes to drop gel and retardant. That’s people putting their lives at risk every time they get in that ship.” 'Running out of options': Fight to protect giant sequoias has gotten experimental 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Forest Service approved Perimeter Solutions’ fire retardant, intended to be used as a preventive measure that can last for months. U.S. approves possible ‘game-changer’ for fighting West’s wildfires 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Wolley parks the RV near an air base where he’s still helping load fire retardant into air tankers to battle the blaze. Wildfire victims left with nothing get hope from donated RVs 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Assisting that task force were air tankers dropping fire retardant from above and sprinkler systems at the nearby Giant Forest Museum, which have been running nonstop for days, Cholo said. The firefighting strategies that saved some of the world's largest sequoias 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The novel flame retardant protected rigid polymer foam—the kind used to insulate homes—better than more than a dozen commonly used retardants, the researchers report today in Matter. New lava-like coating can stop fires in their tracks 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Assisting that task force were air tankers dropping fire retardant in the area and sprinkler systems at the nearby Giant Forest Museum, which have been running nonstop, Cholo said. Fire creeps closer to ancient sequoias, reaching Trail of 100 Giants and closing in on other groves 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z It’s similar to the red-dyed retardant dropped from aircraft, but is clear and lasts much longer. U.S. approves possible ‘game-changer’ for fighting West’s wildfires 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Park officials have been working to contain the spread of the fires using water and aerial drops of fire retardant. Sequoias Are Being Wrapped in Special Foil to Protect Them From Fires 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Ground crew access to the Colony Fire was limited and the extreme steepness of the Paradise Fire terrain prevented any ground access, requiring extensive aerial water and retardant drops on both fires. Sequoia National Park’s giant trees at risk as fires grow 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z “We’ve been painting the mountains red with retardant the last couple of days,” Clay Jordan, park superintendent, said during a community meeting. Wildfires rage in Sequoia National Park, threatening groves of giant trees, forcing closures 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The California Highway Patrol closed a stretch of the interstate for several hours as air tankers dropped retardant. Tropical Storm Nicholas expected to strengthen as it heads toward Gulf Coast 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z He said traditional retardant is effective until there’s rain, but the new product will remain effective even after a couple inches of rain. U.S. approves possible ‘game-changer’ for fighting West’s wildfires 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The fire’s western side showed increased activity on Tuesday but crews “continue to aggressively hold the fires edge with aircraft, a 10-blade dozer line” and fire retardant sprayers that protected buildings, Cal Fire reported. California fire threat high despite progress near Tahoe 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Many of those are providing air support, including 23 aircraft, some equipped with water buckets, others with systems that can drop fire retardant. Changing winds provide hope in California wildfire battle 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z But since then, nearly two dozen helicopters and three air tankers dumped thousands of gallons of water and retardant on the fire, fire spokesman Dominic Polito said Tuesday. Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z But since then, nearly two dozen helicopters and three air tankers dumped thousands of gallons of water and retardant on the fire, fire spokesman Dominic Polito said. Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z They dropped retardant chemicals through an ash-filled sky and bulldozed trees and brush to slow the march of the flames through the steep and rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada. To Save Lake Tahoe, They Spared No Expense. The Fire Came Over the Ridge Anyway. 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Thousands of firefighters have worked atop rough terrain to contain the flames, while 23 helicopters and three airtankers have dumped thousands of gallons of water and retardant on the fire since last week. California firefighters use snow machines to fight Caldor Fire at Tahoe resort 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Large fires will also have an air operations branch to coordinate fire retardant drops by jets or other aircraft, as well as water drops by helicopters. EXPLAINER: How wildfire camps keep crews ready for battle 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Firefighters are also constructing larger containment lines and dropping retardant and water from above when conditions allow, officials said. All-out fight to save Lake Tahoe as Caldor fire forces evacuation warnings 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Aircraft are also dropping retardant and helicopters are dropping water to contain it, officials said. Winds push Caldor fire 14 miles from South Lake Tahoe as crews surge to stop it 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Forest Service expert, said of dropping water or retardant in large swaths of forest. To Save Lake Tahoe, They Spared No Expense. The Fire Came Over the Ridge Anyway. 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z “They slurried the house with retardant and about 20 acres around the farmstead. That lasts only so long. Now, I’m wondering when the next run of the fire will be at the house.” NE Minnesota wildfire could threaten homes as winds shift 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z The pointy-eared cub is seen rambling solo along a mountain road burned by the Dixie Fire near Taylorsville, peering through brush and leaping through plants covered in fire retardant chemicals. Emaciated bear cub may have lost mom to California wildfire 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z At that point, the only way to slow the blaze is to drop retardant and water on it from the air, Horner said. All-out fight to save Lake Tahoe as Caldor fire forces evacuation warnings 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z They are also trying to teach the program to detect fire retardant dropped by helicopters and aircraft. As wildfires overwhelm the West, officials try to predict their path 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Helicopters circled overhead, dropping flame retardant in a desperate attempt to stop the blaze. The Dixie Fire destroyed this small California town. A week later, its residents remain in limbo. 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The state is also purchasing a helicopter and plans to deploy dozens of planes loaned by Pantanal farmers and businesses to drop fire retardant onto blazes. Brazil forest fire season underway and raising concern 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z There’s his specific Okie drawl, honed over long sessions with a dialect coach, his burly and lumbering middle-aged oil-rig worker’s physicality, his bushy goatee, wraparound shades, tucked-in flannel work shirt, jeans stiff with flame retardant. Matt Damon’s Disappearing Acts 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z Crews dropped roughly 20,000 gallons of retardant in the northeastern area alone on Thursday, he said. All-out fight to save Lake Tahoe as Caldor fire forces evacuation warnings 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z On Thursday night along its northern edge, the fire jumped over a line that had been treated with chemical retardant, forcing firefighters to back off. How Bad Is the Bootleg Fire? It’s Generating Its Own Weather. 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Most of the nation’s large retardant bombers are jets. ‘Scary’: Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z Helicopters and big air tankers dropped retardant from high above the flames. Underpaid firefighters, overstretched budgets: The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z An aerial effort and "Air Attack" was planned for Tuesday would retardant drops and multiple roads and trails were closed to the public. California's Willow Fire only keeps growing as inland blaze shuts down Mt. Whitney trailhead 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z “The fire was just blowing right through the retardant,” she said. Heat wave raises fears western U.S. states could face severe fire season 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z The Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team, the highest tier, is conducting some controlled fires and dropping flame retardant by air in other areas. Rural Arizona residents wait as wildfire spreads uncontained 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z He could bathe its root system with moisture, shear off dying limbs, use a growth retardant to redirect its energy from canopy growth to root production. Goodbye to a Yankee Farmer, the Ghost of Exit 8 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z At least one aircraft was sent in to drop retardant over the blaze to slow its spread. Wind-driven fire north of Chico prompts evacuation order 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Once the retardant dries, it denies oxygen to the vegetation to prevent the spread of fire. Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z In France, there was a move towards a "fire retardant" version, but not in Britain. Grenfell Tower inquiry: 9 things we now know about the cladding 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Three American flying firefighters were killed when their C-130 Hercules tanker crashed after dumping fire retardant on an out-of-control blaze in southeastern Australia. Today in History 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z Vinyl wallpaper and vinyl flooring contain retardants which reduce the threat of fire in the home, but also give off VOCs that enter our lungs or settle on food surfaces. Chemicals called SVOCs, emitted from household objects, are altering children’s microbiomes 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z As day broke, firefighters began using helicopters to drop retardant “to strengthen containment,” according to a tweet posted by the Fire Department. Blustery winds aggravate Cerritos and Airport fires in Riverside County 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z Stahl said that fire retardant is “used not at all or only incredibly rarely” in the Midwest or on the East Coast. Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z He knew it was time to leave when he heard bulldozers creating fire breaks and saw planes dropping retardant on the other side of his hill. Former employee sues SoCal Edison after losing his home in Bobcat fire 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z That much starch acts as a flame retardant — sparks bounce right off the uniforms. West Virginia’s surprising boom, and bust, tells the story of Trump’s promise to help the ‘forgotten man’ 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Helicopters dropping water and fire retardant were grounded for much of the afternoon because strong winds made it unsafe to fly. Utility says its equipment may have sparked California blaze 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Instead, they are supposed to do preemptive work such as clearing vegetation, setting up perimeter sprinkler systems, or spraying the area around a property with fire-blocking gel or retardant. Questions about private fire crews in wine country inspire concerns over equity, safety 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Fire retardant, he said, is a Western state phenomena because there are more federal lands and the U.S. Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Clearer skies in some areas allowed large air tankers to drop retardant after being sidelined by smoky conditions several days earlier. California fires set bleak record as 4m acres destroyed 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z It’s fire retardant, used in preemptive strikes to keep flames from spreading. The fire retardant dropped out of planes? It's sticky, gooey and made in the Southland 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z “You could be watching a helicopter drop fire retardant in front of you and you’re getting ready to do an initial attack … for me, that’s the spark of why I’m out there.” Bobcat fire personal to Jerry Garcia, a firefighter and ultra runner who knows landscape 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Wilson will be marked by the Bobcat fire for some time: Bright pink fire retardant dropped by aerial crews now paints a technicolor dreamscape across rocks, roadways and burned trees. '300-foot flames coming at us': The battle to save Mt. Wilson from the Bobcat fire 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z But Michael DeGrosky, chief of the Protection Bureau at Montana’s Department Of Natural Resources and Conservation, said there is a time and place for effective retardant use. Largest firefighting plane may be sold for COVID-19 response 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Tanker planes are used to drop fire retardant on wildfires. Firefighting pilot dies in Idaho air tanker crash 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The fire retardant is gooey — sticky, even, Turner said. The fire retardant dropped out of planes? It's sticky, gooey and made in the Southland 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z In Talent, residents returned to sift through leveled mobile home parks and apartment complexes sprayed red with fire retardant, the air still acrid and smoky. Californians moved to Oregon for affordable housing. Wildfires left them homeless 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z With roads still closed to visitors, the world inside the national forest alternates between the peaceful silence of nature and the vibrating whir of helicopters, still dropping water and retardant into the smoky brush below. '300-foot flames coming at us': The battle to save Mt. Wilson from the Bobcat fire 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z And it shows trails of powdery red fire retardant, dropped from aircraft to try and contain the fire, littering the community. Drone footage shows wildfire-scorched Oregon neighborhood 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Halfway down the coast I saw a helicopter dropping bright red pillows of retardant on to a fire streaming its smoke in a flat horizontal panel out to the ocean. Wildfires rage, Covid spreads: in California, life as we knew it has disappeared | Dana Frank 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z Phos-Chek is actually a brand of multiple fire chemical products, including firefighting foams, gels and uncolored fire retardant designed for home use. The fire retardant dropped out of planes? It's sticky, gooey and made in the Southland 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z A lot of the "air show," as he calls it, happens not on small fires in the morning, when retardant drops from planes are most effective, but on large fires in the afternoon. They know how to prevent megafires. Why won’t anybody listen? 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z As she packed her final belongings into her car, a low-flying aircraft above dumped red fire retardant on to her property, drenching her and her one-year-old daughter in the chemicals in the process. 'Our house is ash and rubble:' fleeing a wildfire while eight months pregnant 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z “There’s helicopters flying by, dropping pink retardant. There are fire trucks, hoses everywhere, and you’re hearing radio communication. It’s a very, very intense scene.” Coronavirus Limits California’s Efforts to Fight Fires With Prison Labor 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Their interest is growing in the use of long-lasting fire retardants to protect power poles and nearby forests. This Lab Aims to Prepare the U.S. Electricity Grid for a Climate Transformation 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z Fire retardant is used in only about 5% of wildfires, it said. The fire retardant dropped out of planes? It's sticky, gooey and made in the Southland 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The flames have been boxed in by fire retardant, Clearwater said. Firefighters stop progress of Texas fire in Saugus at 130 acres 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Clearwater said six fire crews are on the ground with three bulldozers, and several air tankers are working to add containment and retardant lines ahead of the blaze to limit its spread. Evacuations ordered and Highway 39 closed as fire spreads in Angeles National Forest 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z “Our aircraft are trying to get up in the air early in the morning and do as many retardant drops parallel to the fire to pitch it down,” LaRusso said. Progress reported against two major wildfires burning in Northern California 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Those red lines are from fire retardant, according to NASA. California wildfire that's burned over 28,500 acres seen from space 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Also, the study showed, the microplastic absorbed toxic material, such as fire retardants. Washing machines' microplastic filters 'untested' 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Those red lines are fire retardant dropped to keep the fire from advancing toward settled areas, according to NASA. Arizona wildfire now the largest in US after doubling in size, burn scar seen from space 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Firefighters reported the blaze was spreading at a rapid rate, and they were battling the fire with aircraft dropping fire retardant. California wildfire near Pismo Beach quickly grows to 400 acres, evacuation orders lifted 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Later in the day, an air tanker was seen spreading red fire retardant over the flames. Critical wildfire conditions for Southwest, Plains as severe weather threat returns 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z Aircraft dropped retardant on the stubborn fire in rugged terrain on Wednesday. Wildfires erupt as California sees record heat, dry weather 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z In the past, however, biphenyl-153 was commonly used as a fire retardant in products like automobile upholstery, lacquers and coatings, as well as a flame retardant additive in molded plastics, textiles and synthetic fibers. A flame retardant commonly found in vintage furniture may be mutating human sperm 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Thanks to a fire suppression system and flame retardant carpeting, the building suffered only cosmetic damage and will become the home to Springboard For The Arts. Black architect who knew George Floyd hopes to rebuild more a just Twin Cities 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z They stoked the fire into a mammoth blaze and forced fire officials to ground helicopters and air tankers that could drop water and retardants. Fire remains burned into New Mexico’s memory 20 years later 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z It was a situation in which McKenzie would want to call in aircraft to drop water or retardant, but he knew that wasn’t an option: it was too dark and the wind too savage. 'It sounded evil': inside the eerie moment California’s deadliest wildfire began 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z In addition to PFAS, Brominated flame retardants and triclosan, the key ingredient in many antibacterial products, have both shown relative resistance to degradation in compost systems. Questions remain about using treated sewage on farms 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Application of PBB and similar chemicals as flame retardants began in earnest after the Flammable Fabrics Act was amended in 1967. A flame retardant commonly found in vintage furniture may be mutating human sperm 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z The aircraft crashed while dumping retardant on a fire on Thursday. U.S. trio killed in Australia bushfire plane crash highly-experienced 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Coulson said in a statement that one of its Lockheed large air tankers was lost after it left Richmond in New South Wales with retardant for a firebombing mission. 3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Coulson said in a statement that one of its Lockheed large air tankers was lost after it left Richmond in New South Wales with retardant for a firebombing mission. 3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z The term they use for dead standing trees is “stag” instead of “snag,” and calling in a tanker means requesting a water-carrying fire truck instead of an aircraft dropping water or retardant. Stags, snakes and G'day mate: U.S. firefighters adapt and battle Australia's bush fires 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Firefighting planes strategically bombed the fire front with fire retardant to slow its progress. Australia firefighters save world’s only rare dinosaur trees 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Firefighting planes strategically bombed the fire front with fire retardant to slow its progress. Australia firefighters save world’s only rare dinosaur trees 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Planes and helicopters soared through the haze in advance of the fires’ peak, dropping fire retardant on vulnerable areas. Fires Threaten Australian Towns That Have Already Burned Once 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Firefighting planes flew low over Perisher and other ski fields on Friday, dumping bright red fire retardant to help protect infrastructure and chairlifts. Australian alpine resorts bring snow guns to firefight 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z At the University of California, San Francisco, one such center has been studying how industrial chemicals such as flame retardants in furniture could affect placenta and fetal development. Science Under Attack: How Trump Is Sidelining Researchers and Their Work 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z Residents are warned that their water supply “may become contaminated with debris, ash, soot, fire retardant or dead animals”, which is unpleasant. NSW and SA fires live: five million hectares burned in Australia's bushfires – latest updates 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z Antimony is used in lead for storage batteries as well as a flame retardant. Documents: Mining company writing own environmental report 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z Millions of tons of those chemicals already are in the marketplace, in products ranging from insulation and fire retardant to house paint. Court rules Trump EPA unlawfully ignored dangerous chemicals 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z More images are coming in of brightly coloured fire retardant being dropped on homes in South Turramurra, in Sydney’s north. NSW and Qld fires: more than 50 out-of-control New South Wales bushfires – live 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z “We are not having any issues with a lack of retardant or water.” As wildfires burn across California, President Trump lashes out at the state on Twitter 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z A bright pink plume of skillfully placed fire retardant saved Christopher Creek Winery, which was founded in 1972 and acquired by Foppoli’s family 40 years later. California's wine country struggles with a new label: Fire country 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z PFAS, an increasingly controversial class of chemicals that are used as fire retardants, are often present in firefighter uniforms. New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Yards away, a ridge was lit up by bright-red encroaching flames and gray plumes of clouds, as aircraft flew low, dropping water and powerful retardant. ‘Devil Winds’ Drive Southern California Fires 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z Aircraft plan to drop water and fire retardant on the difficult-to-access terrain. Kincade fire: More homes burned, firefighter seriously injured as blaze grows overnight 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Why are Best Buy and Amazon allowing these dangerous, old-school flame retardants to be used in televisions? TVs sold by Amazon and Best Buy 'contain chemicals banned in Europe' 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Plus, read how our reporter received a baptism by hot-pink fire retardant in Pacific Palisades. Newsletter: ‘This phony Emoluments Clause’ 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, an evacuation order was issued for the area due to potential fire behavior and smoke as well as expected arrival of large airplanes to drop fire retardant. Wildfire burns near hilltop homes in coastal Los Angeles 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Fire crews will focus on building a perimeter around the fire and use aircrafts to drop retardant on areas that are difficult to reach by land. Firefighters make progress on Southern California wildfire 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z At least one air tanker blanketed the burning hillsides with fire retardant. Electrical tower investigated as possible ignition point of Saddleridge fire 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Popular brands of televisions sold by Amazon and Best Buy in the US contain potentially hazardous flame retardants linked to health problems including cancers and learning difficulties, according to a new report. TVs sold by Amazon and Best Buy 'contain chemicals banned in Europe' 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z At least one air tanker blanketed fire retardant across the ridges between Granada Hills and Porter Ranch. Saddleridge fire's rapid spread left residents little time to get out 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z And the humidity of the trees was a natural flame retardant: Fire dissolved at the forest’s edge, like magic. Arsonists are torching the Amazon. This elite team of firefighters stands in their way. 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z He’s installed smaller vent screens, coated his wood siding in fire retardant and installed metal flashing along the ground, ensuring any embers that hit the walls won’t smolder and burn through. Sprinklers and gadgets won't save your home from a wildfire. What your neighbor does might 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z One of the bills would prohibit the sale of certain furniture and carpeting with flame retardant chemicals and the other would eliminate firefighting foam containing so-called “PFAS” chemicals. NH governor to sign fire protection bills into law 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Aerial retardant drops were halted for the night. 1,500-acre wildfire in Northern California prompts some evacuations 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Helicopters and air tankers zoomed in to douse the quickly spreading blaze with water and fire retardant. 'There is no silver lining': why Alaska fires are a glimpse of our climate future 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z "Turns out my clubs acted as a fire retardant," he wrote. Phil Mickelson's hotel struck by lightning, evacuated; golfer still makes tee time 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Mickelson eventually got to the course in time to change shoes in the parking lot, but not after a tweet saying that his clubs served as a fire retardant. Mickelson late to the course after lightning hits hotel 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z A lot of the personal protective equipment that firefighters wear is embedded with fire retardant chemicals that are themselves a problem. Modern wildfires pose new health risks for firefighters 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z “The drone caused all firefighting aircraft, including helicopters and large retardant planes, to suspend operations and return to the airport,” the station reported. As Williams Flats Fire grows, smoke makes Spokane’s air quality among worst nationwide 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z On more modern ships, crew members can remotely activate sprinkler systems or chemical retardants. Meet the neglected 43-year-old stepchild of the U.S. military industrial complex 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z For some time, the flame retardants were required by law in furniture and children’s sleepwear. Perspective | How the dust in your home may affect your health 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Your living room sofa will almost certainly be covered in a flame retardant. Toxic chemicals: How safe is your furniture? 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Pregnancy is a key time of vulnerability to harmful chemicals like lead and flame retardants. Parenting tips on avoiding toxics aren't enough - we need real action to protect our kids | Sonya Lunder 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z The key drivers of these costs in the US are the effects of flame retardants and pesticides on the developing brains of children. Banning dangerous chemicals could save the US billions | Leonardo Trasande 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z A shot of purple fire retardant cut through the steam. Meet the neglected 43-year-old stepchild of the U.S. military industrial complex 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z In Massachusetts, lobbyists fought a ban on flame retardants. Lawmakers concerned over chemicals in rubber-surfaced playgrounds 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The most common flame retardants work by interfering with the chemistry of burning. Toxic chemicals: How safe is your furniture? 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z There’s also a growing consensus that some chemicals found in everyday products such as plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics and pesticides can affect a man’s reproductive health. Sperm counts are on the decline – could plastics be to blame? 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z California required that brominated flame retardants be sprayed into furniture going back to the 1970s, and the law only changed in 2013. Banning dangerous chemicals could save the US billions | Leonardo Trasande 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The legislator who once carried the bill to ban fire retardants, former firefighter and senator Ken Donnelly, himself died of brain cancer at just 66. Firefighters, cancer and lobbying: the safety row over flame retardants 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z An EPA report related to the risk evaluation process for HBCD, a type of flame retardant, references multiple studies finding potential effects on liver and thyroid function and the endocrine system. Explained: the toxic threat in everyday products, from toys to plastic 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z Those causing the most concern are brominated flame retardants. Toxic chemicals: How safe is your furniture? 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z I bought a special mattress specifically to avoid flame retardants. Is modern life poisoning me? I took the tests to find out 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z More than 70 personnel from multiple local fire departments and state and federal agencies were working to contain the fire and were aided by a plane dropping retardant. New Mexico wildfire forces evacuation of state park 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Fire retardant chemicals were first proposed by tobacco companies as a solution to fires started by cigarettes in the 1970s. Firefighters, cancer and lobbying: the safety row over flame retardants 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Inhalation of household dust is believed to be the main way people are exposed to flame retardants. Explained: the toxic threat in everyday products, from toys to plastic 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z But some fear the regulations need updating as a body of evidence over the risks of certain flame retardants grows. Toxic chemicals: How safe is your furniture? 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Flame retardants are likely to be in most things you sit on: couches, beds and carpets. Is modern life poisoning me? I took the tests to find out 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z A continuing problem is with flame retardant chemicals, which are still used and still found in waterways, and DDT from Africa is still leaching into the Mediterranean. Heavy metals and dangerous chemicals 'still poisoning Europe's seas' 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Today, all manner of materials are treated with flame retardant chemicals, often required by law, including children’s pyjamas, upholstery for plush furniture and car seats. Firefighters, cancer and lobbying: the safety row over flame retardants 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Most of these 35 minerals are now subject to the U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, but rare earths, antimony - used in batteries and flame retardant - helium and natural graphite are not. U.S. leaves rare earths, critical minerals off China tariff list 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z If signed into law, it would prohibit the sale of toys containing certain toxins including flame retardants and asbestos as of 2023. NY Senate to vote on new rules for toxins in toys 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Its wooden roof is also coated with fire retardant. Police: NYC cathedral suspect had booked a flight to Italy 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z Air tankers dropped fire retardant on the parched land to halt the inferno. Invest now to protect our forests from the growing threat of wildfire 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The Massachusetts legislature approved a fire retardant ban with bipartisan support. Firefighters, cancer and lobbying: the safety row over flame retardants 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z In the case of Grenfell Tower, more effective fire retardant cladding was available but was rejected because of its higher cost. Green New Deal's infrastructure plan could cost trillions 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z "These so-called 'fire retardant' foams are not retardants to the degree that the manufacturers suggest and are frequently grossly overstated." Flamengo soccer club fire in Brazil: bad luck or negligence? 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z “These so-called ‘fire retardant’ foams are not retardants to the degree that the manufacturers suggest and are frequently grossly overstated.” Flamengo soccer club fire in Brazil: bad luck or negligence? 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z They need to be fire retardant in case of emergency. Richard Branson wants Under Armour space suits because ‘you ought to look good’ in outer space 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z Out of 16 states which tried to pass flame retardant bans between 2017 and 2019, including Massachusetts, 12 did not succeed. Firefighters, cancer and lobbying: the safety row over flame retardants 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Whereas helicopters are primarily used for direct attack, dropping water on active fire, air tankers are often used to drop pink retardant along ridges and mountainsides to create or improve control lines around the fire. Firefighters' fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z The alliance says more than a dozen other states prohibit the flame retardants. Lawmakers OK ban on chemical flame retardants deemed toxic 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z While it can be treated with retardant, it can also burn very quickly if it catches fire from another source, three fire experts not involved in the investigation told the AP. Flamengo soccer club fire in Brazil: bad luck or negligence? 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Scientists think the low birth and survival rate could be due, in part, to the chemicals from pesticides, plastics and flame retardants that accumulate in these animals and pass through milk to their offspring. How to Milk a Killer Whale 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z For example, a sheet coated with fire retardant chemicals was able to withstand temperatures of up to 620 degrees Celsius. New ultralight material offers many uses for plastic waste,... 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Their work can vary from pushing back flames as they approach properties to reaching the site before the blaze arrives and spraying homes with fire retardant. Privileged turn to private fire crews in Malibu and beyond. Regular firefighters don't like it 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z Seeing red: You know those images of aircraft dropping red fire retardant on the wildfires? California Inc.: Retailers have fingers crossed Black Friday won't be a turkey 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z About 60 percent of the retardant delivered from the Medford base is by agencies other than the Forest Service, but those agencies aren’t helping to pay for maintenance of the air base. Analysis suggests keeping Medford Air Tanker Base operating 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z Air tankers were preparing to drop retardant in the fire’s path to impede its progress, officials said. Grim search for the dead continues in Paradise as firefighters make slow progress - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z When he sees airplanes circling overhead, as they did near the slopes of Malibu Canyon on Saturday, dropping retardant to slow the fires, he thinks of war. Burned-Out Cars, Smoke in the Air, Aerial Assaults, All in California 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z A massive plume rose suddenly at midmorning in the Santa Monica Mountains near the community of Lake Sherwood, prompting authorities to send aircraft to drop retardant and water on the blaze. Southern California wildfire roars to life in wilderness 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Flying low, it dropped bright orange retardant on a fire climbing a hill just a few streets away. Opinion | In California, moments that test you under fire 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z DC-10 air tankers fought the wind gusts to drop bright-red flame retardant on rugged, unburned terrain as the fire invaded canyons where California meets the Pacific Ocean. ‘It is not safe.’ California wildfires continue deadly assault on populated areas. 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z Airplanes and helicopters swooped low over hills and canyons to drop loads of fire retardant and water. Winds cause flare-ups of big Southern Californian wildfire 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z He added that aircraft will be less affective at aiming retardant. Fire chief: climate change helped make California wildfires more devastating 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z Firefighters used a respite from strong winds on Saturday to drop fire retardants to strengthen fire lines. Fears of further California fire damage 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z A lull in the winds Saturday gave firefighters a chance to stamp out hotspots, drop fire retardant and build fire lines around the Woolsey and Hill fires. From Malibu to Oak Park, wildfire devastation comes into focus - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z The jumbo aircraft dropped four loads of fire retardant in California on Friday and more on Saturday, the newspaper reported. ‘Global SuperTanker’ deployed to fight California fires 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z At times Friday, heavy smoke and wind gusts as high as 50 mph grounded the helicopters and tankers that had been dispatched to drop water and retardant on the fire. Epic battle to save Pepperdine University and many communities as Woolsey fire wreaks widespread destruction - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-10T05:00:00Z We saw a plane drop retardant on the fire, which was blowing towards us. 'We never used to have fires like this': the human cost of California's wildfires 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z With the Holy fire drawing closer, Julie Hamilton was preparing to leave her house when an air tanker dumped pink retardant all over her white pickup. With rainy season looming, residents of Lake Elsinore and other burn areas wait for the next disaster: mudslides - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z An insurance crew showed up to remove any combustibles around the house and spray fire retardant around the property’s edges. Climate change capitalism: the booming business of private firefighters 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z The retardant struck with such force that it uprooted an 87-foot tree that fell on Matthew Burchett, 42, a battalion chief from Utah helping with the Mendocino Complex Fire north of San Francisco. Former doctor convicted in revenge killings gets death sentence 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z A Utah firefighter was killed while battling the Mendocino Complex fire when the force of a retardant drop from an air tanker knocked a nearly 90-foot Douglas fir on top of him. Retardant drop killed firefighter battling California's Mendocino Complex fire 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z The two-paragraph summary calls for an immediate corrective action, saying firefighters must remain clear of areas with overhead hazards during retardant drops. APNewsBreak: Utah firefighter died after fire retardant drop 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z The two-paragraph summary calls for an immediate corrective action, saying firefighters must remain clear of areas with overhead hazards during retardant drops. APNewsBreak: Utah firefighter died after fire retardant drop 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Beyond environmental concerns — chemicals in the retardant can harm plants and fish and foul waterways — there’s also the issue of how much air attacks help to extinguish flames. Too few ‘fire bombers’ as Western states burn this summer 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z There are nearby lakes and reservoirs, and the prime tools for fighting these fires include creating fire breaks and dropping chemical retardants; water suppression generally plays less of a dousing role. Where there’s smoke, there’s a liar 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z Fire leaders requested that the aircraft drop retardant next to the dozer line. Retardant drop killed firefighter battling California's Mendocino Complex fire 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z The plant is one of ICL’s core assets, producing potash that goes into fertilizers, bromine for flame retardants and other products sold for billions of dollars worldwide. Israel seeks early re-tender of mining rights to shore up Dead Sea 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z “We want to thank the firefighters for all the hard work,” said Ana Tran, who on Thursday opened her garage door and saw fire retardant falling from above onto homes, cars and plants. All-out aerial assault helps firefighters save homes in Holy fire: 'They're fighting so hard' 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z A study the Forest Service ordered in 2012 to determine the best mix of aircraft, as well as to document the effectiveness of water and retardant drops, has still not released results. Too few ‘fire bombers’ as Western states burn this summer 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z And because resol is fire retardant, the final composites don’t catch fire even when exposed to an open flame, the researchers report today in Science Advances. This synthetic wood is as strong as the real thing—and won’t catch fire 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z “The rise in elevation resulted in the retardant drop only being approximately 100 feet above the treetops at the accident site,” the report notes. Retardant drop killed firefighter battling California's Mendocino Complex fire 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z It is the world’s sixth-largest producer of potash and supplies about a third of the world’s bromine, used in fire retardants. Israel seeks early re-tender of mining rights to shore up Dead Sea 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z Thick black smoke billowed above homes and cars blanketed in pinkish fire retardant. Lake Elsinore residents react to Holy fire: 'I don’t even recognize the neighborhood' 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Following a tiny spotter plane silhouetted in a cockpit window against the smoky inferno, the pilot descended toward the trees and released 19,000 gallons of magenta retardant. Too few ‘fire bombers’ as Western states burn this summer 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z “It feels like a war zone,” Ana Tran told the Los Angeles Times as ash and flame retardant fell on her neighborhood. Aggressive wildfire threatens thousands of homes in southern... 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Homeowners wet their houses with garden hoses and aircraft turned hillsides red with retardant on Thursday as flames came perilously close to some homes above Lake Elsinore. Firefighters battle to curb wildfire before winds return 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z Aircraft dumped bright pink lines of fire retardant to wall off the fire from homes. Flames inch close to California homes as thousands evacuate 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z Most were shooting photos and videos as air tankers dumped fire retardant. Lake Elsinore residents react to Holy fire: 'I don’t even recognize the neighborhood' 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z He says tankers increasingly are dropping retardant on steep, densely forested slopes in the heat of the afternoon, when it can drift and quickly be outpaced by the flames before ground crews arrive. Too few ‘fire bombers’ as Western states burn this summer 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z Firefighters also deploy chemical fire retardants and clear lines of vegetation to contain blazes. Analysis | The Energy 202: How to make sense of Trump's 'nonsensical' tweets on California's wildfires 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Firefighters are using aircraft and flame retardant, along with water, to quench blazes. Trump's Tweets Conflate Wildfires and Water Access 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z They’ll go at it directly with water and retardant where they can. 14,000 firefighters battling 18 major California blazes 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z A fleet of aircraft made continuous drops of water and fire retardant, filling the air with the roar of engines. Firefighters make headway battling California wildfires 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z A shiny semi-metal used in fire retardants, antimony, together with its powder form antimony oxide, accounted for $108.5 million of imports from China last year. How U.S. tariffs on China minerals could hurt industry, consumers 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z Four air firefighting tankers, three helicopters and a larger retardant plane from Canada mounted an air attack on the fire Friday. Chelan Hills wildfire under control, danger averted 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z The fire was burning in forest and rugged terrain which limited the access of firefighters who were using burnout operations and other indirect tactics as aircraft dropped retardant. Wildfire closes 23-mile stretch of I-70 in southern Utah 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z Firefighters using an air tanker dropped retardant over the wildfire area and warned drivers nearby of possible visibility problems. Oregon state highway closed as crews fight doubling wildfire 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z When they saw their house again, it was coated in retardant. Raging fire cuts path of destruction in mountain communities 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z The wooden homes across the street, with red and green trim, remained pristine, somehow untouched by fire or retardant. Scenes of destruction and salvation in path of raging Cranston fire 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z Throughout the day, helicopters and planes dumped water and fire retardant that turned swathes of land and homes pink. Arson wildfire forces entire California town to evacuate 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Orcas are known to absorb pesticides and other chemicals like flame retardants into their fatty tissues. Orcas are back, and they’ve never faced a bigger menace 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z “There are a few areas that we don’t line on it but we’re going to focus on getting retardant drops,” Rolston said. With heat wave coming, a frantic effort to gain on raging brush fires across California 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z They were used in Scotchgard, fire retardants, nonstick cookware and other products. Snyder wants to sue 3M to recoup costs of contamination 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday afternoon, that home and garden were covered in pink fire retardant. Scenes of destruction and salvation in path of raging Cranston fire 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z Of most concern are the lingering effects of chemicals and pesticides, including the now banned DDT, as well as PCBs and PPDE, widely used in flame retardants and found through the world. Orcas of the Pacific Northwest Are Starving and Disappearing 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z And the remaining mass of e-waste — mainly plastics laced with metals, chemicals and flame retardant — pose a more intractable problem. E-Waste Offers an Economic Opportunity as Well as Toxicity 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z The Lights Fest event is run by a US-based company which insists on its website that its "flame retardant" lanterns are biodegradable with a "limited burn time" and were therefore not a fire hazard. Moor fire fear stops sky lantern event 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z However, on its website it claims its "flame retardant" lanterns are biodegradable with a "limited burn time" and are therefore not a fire hazard. Lantern event is 'fire risk' to moorland 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z The plastic in e-waste, such as computer screen casings, also contains high amounts of flame retardants that are poisonous if burned or recycled into cheap food packaging, as is happening in some of the factories. Deluge of electronic waste turning Thailand into 'world's rubbish dump' 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z Air tankers dropped a red fire retardant slurry at the weekend on land near the fire 10 miles north of Durango along Highway 550, according to the Denver Post. Rains fail to quench western U.S. wildfires 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z By 3 p.m., more than 200 firefighters were battling the flames, and airplanes were dropping fire retardant. Laguna Beach brush fire grows to 50 acres, prompts evacuations 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z The Democrat says firefighters are exposed to a range of harmful toxins such as asbestos and flame retardants that are linked to cancer. Firefighter cancer registry bill nears final passage 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z He said firefighters are exposed to a range of harmful toxins such as asbestos and flame retardants that are linked to cancer. Schumer urges passage of firefighter cancer registry bill 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z But a new analysis found potentially harmful flame retardants in the majority of mats at some day cares across Seattle. Sleepy time: Some nap mats at Seattle child-care centers contain toxic chemicals 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Wainstein’s team is now analyzing more scat samples collected in the past year for such information as well as levels of other pollutants, including brominated flame retardants and organochlorine pesticides. Otter Poop Helps Scientists Track Pollution at a Superfund Site 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Without details, PG&E; unveiled new strategies, explaining that power poles would be covered in retardant or replaced with metal, among other actions. California Editorial Rdp 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Because the rafters are spray-coated in fire retardant, the projected black and colored shapes have raggedy edges, yielding an on-screen look of Abstract Expressionist canvases by Franz Kline or torn-paper collages by Jean Arp. Artist Olafur Eliasson built a 'Reality projector' of smashing beauty 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Along with Scotchgard, the chemicals were used in fire retardants, paints, nonstick cookware and other products. Minnesota’s $5B case over 3M chemicals heads to trial 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Fire killed people and destroyed cities, so humans invented fire extinguishers and flame retardants. Could science destroy the world? These scholars want to save us from a modern-day Frankenstein 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z Bright pink flame retardant, dropped from aircraft, now paint the narrow streets, oaks and eucalyptus. Evacuation orders lifted in Southern California as firefighters make progress against massive Thomas Fire 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z In 2005, it shed its needles after being doused in fire retardant. Dead Christmas tree to be replaced at RI Statehouse 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z In 2005, it shed its needles after being doused in fire retardant. Dead Christmas tree to be replaced at RI Statehouse 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z Increased humidity levels and low winds are expected to help firefighters focus on defense work like bulldozing fire lines and dropping fire retardant. With high winds threatening to spark more wildfires, Edison considers turning off power to Malibu 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z Streaks of red fire retardant dropped by aircraft or sprayed by tanker trucks line the hillsides as well. Winds, danger return as Thomas fire takes aim at Santa Barbara County 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z Trucks are spraying retardant on grassy hillsides and firefighters are wrapping small, indefensible buildings in protective metallic sheeting that looks like tinfoil to reduce the chances they ignite. 'This fire is a beast': Massive inferno keeps growing despite all-out battle 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Trucks are spraying retardant on grassy hillsides and firefighters are wrapping indefensible, small buildings in protective metallic sheeting that looks like tinfoil to reduce the chances they ignite. As Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z A short drive uphill and east of Willis’ home, firefighters were stationed on dirt roads colored with flame retardant, trail heads and the stone driveways of mansions in the wealthy coastal enclave. Fierce fight along Santa Barbara coast as fire threat eases in Ventura 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z Some driveways were covered with splatters of pink from the fire retardant that had been dumped from aircraft. Southern California Fires Live Updates: ‘We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet’ 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z California and 12 other states have restricted certain types of flame retardants, but studies have shown that the substitutes marketed by the industry pose similar hazards. Trump Pick to Head Consumer Safety Board Is Seen as Too Close to Industries 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Some driveways were covered with splatters of pink from airdropped fire retardant. ‘It Burns and It Keeps Burning’: Scenes From Southern California’s Wildfires 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Air tankers that had been grounded much of the week because of high winds flew on Wednesday, dropping flame retardant. California wind, and fire danger, hits unprecedented high 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Later today, firefighters will begin deploying aircraft to spray fire retardants, which smother flames and prevent them from getting oxygen. What You Need to Know About California's Wildfire 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z Some 500 firefighters are battling the fire along with water-dropping helicopters and airplanes laying down streams of fire retardant. The Latest: Spread of Los Angeles wildfire stopped 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Helicopters hovered overhead, dropping buckets of fire retardant on eucalyptus trees that had caught fire just north of the neighborhood. Fire crews fight to protect Ojai; hundreds of homes are feared lost in Ventura County – LA Times 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Hundreds of firefighters battled flames on the ground on Wednesday as aircraft dropped water and retardant near neighborhoods on the east side of the pass. Dangerous wildfire erupts in Bel Air as blazes rage across southern California 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z These harmful chemicals were once used in electrical gear, paints and flame retardants. A last refuge for European orcas 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Firefighters also face exposure to flame retardants included in the EPA's review that are used in furniture and other products. EPA Chemical Review Would Exclude Millions of Tons of Toxins 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Firefighters also face exposure to flame retardants included in the EPA’s review that are used in furniture and other products. EPA chemical review would exclude millions of tons of toxins 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Uses: Flame retardant in extruded polystyrene foam for insulation, textiles, and electrical and electronic appliances. Asbestos, dry cleaning agent among 10 chemicals under review 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Chemicals from flame retardants were detected in livestock in Michigan, contaminating food across the state. Why Is the E.P.A. Soft on Toxic Chemicals? An Industry Insider Gets Her Way 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z Where fire retardant lands is also important for its efficacy. California Today: Reporting on Wildfires Felt ‘Like a Country at War’ 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Planes, sometimes as many as five within minutes, swoop in just above the tree line to hit the flames with retardant, which leaves a brilliant pink slash across the sky as it falls. Wildfires continue to advance across Northern California as firefighters gain ground 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Air tankers streamed red retardant to halt the spread of flames while other planes and helicopters made targeted water drops. 'A horror no one could have imagined': California wildfires kill 40 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z There is no estimate when work will be done on repairing the damage and clearing the road of fire retardant, she said. Wildfire warnings issued for Southern California through Saturday amid hot, windy conditions 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z E.P.A. and government-funded academic researchers were raising serious health questions about the safety of a range of chemicals, including flame retardants in furniture and plastics in water bottles and children’s toys. Why Is the E.P.A. Soft on Toxic Chemicals? An Industry Insider Gets Her Way 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z The key ingredient in retardant is ammonium phosphate, which produces nonflammable carbon — think of a diamond or pencil lead — when it chemically reacts with plant cellulose, Mr. Matousek said. California Today: Reporting on Wildfires Felt ‘Like a Country at War’ 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Airplanes are dropping fire retardant and fresh firefighters from Southern California and Nevada are streaming in to help. A cigarette, a car backfire: Small sparks can make big fires 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Fire officials said that they used a record amount of flame retardant, pumped into the planes flying over the fire zones, in the initial hours of the fire. ‘Pure devastation’: At least 17 dead as firefighters struggle to weaken California fires 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z |
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