6PPD, a chemical widely used in tires to prevent rubber degradation and extend tire lifespan, has raised environmental concerns due to its breakdown product, 6PPD-quinone. When 6PPD reacts with ozone, it forms 6PPD-quinone, a compound that can enter waterways through...
San Diego leaders are calling on California to take stronger action to address the ongoing environmental crisis caused by sewage and industrial pollution flowing from the Tijuana River. By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...
December 17 listening session added to panel schedule By Jane Sooby The Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel met for working group meetings number 3 and 4 on November 14 and November 19, 2025. Upcoming Expert Panel Meetings and Public Comment...
By Derek Lemoine, University of Arizona; Ashley Langer, University of Arizona, and Bo Guo, University of Arizona When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” the risks to their...
Stormwater runoff allegedly exceeds contaminant limits From the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality...
By Grace van Deelen, EOS Rising sea levels have put thousands of facilities containing hazardous materials at risk of flooding this century, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Global sea level rise is accelerating, leading to an...
