Since the 1970s, flame-retardant chemicals have been added to plastics used in electronic devices. Their purpose is to prevent electrical fires or slow their growth.

A large structure fire on Ashley Phosphate Road prompted emergency fire response late Thursday evening, according to the North Charleston Fire Department. Reportedly crews arrived at the blaze ...

Should you throw out your black plastic spatula? A recent study that reported alarming levels of several flame retardants in common black-colored plastic items (including cooking utensils ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A large structure fire on Ashley Phosphate Road prompted emergency fire response late Thursday evening, according to the North Charleston Fire Department.

Earthjustice is suing the EPA over its weak regulation of decaBDE, a type of flame retardant that poses serious risks to the health of both people and wildlife. When a recent study found that ...

A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses. The fire at Kantamanto Market – one of the world’s largest ...

By Tuesday evening, Lane said, QRF helicopters had began dropping retardant over Malibu as winds abated. The image above shows the fire line near Piuma Road in Malibu, with red flame retardant ...

A class of substances intended to stop plastics catching fire and used in anything from smartphones to sofas could be the next family of chemicals subject to blanket restrictions in the EU amid ...

Before anything else, consider how much you're willing to spend on a Fire TV Stick. Higher-end models can cost up to $140, like the impressive Fire TV Cube. But if your budget is tighter ...