Driving can be inherently dangerous. From hazardous road conditions to reckless drivers, there are a lot of things that can hurt you when you’re behind the wheel. But one of the most insidious risks ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Even if you drive a car, or even if you’re usually a passenger, you’ll want to hear about a study shared by Consumer Reports. The consumer watchdog group is sounding the alarm ...

Toxic flame retardants have become a major health concern due to their widespread presence in everyday household items. These chemicals, often found in products made from recycled black plastic, ...

A decade-long study has shown that household environments play a significant role in long-term chemical exposure, and that ...

A new study from UC Berkeley suggests that women with significant exposure to flame retardant chemicals had a harder time getting pregnant than other women. KPCC's Molly Peterson has more. The class ...

Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study ...

Lithium has become a hotly coveted mineral, and not just due to its integral role in batteries powering gadgets of all sizes. Lithium is very much the future of mobility, thanks to the massive battery ...

Over the past couple of years, 5.11 Tactical Series®, maker of innovative tactical gear for law enforcement, military and fire professionals, has received numerous requests from first responders, ...

The design of the racing car’s traction battery is demanding – it is one of the most important components for the course of the race: It determines whether the driver has enough power to beat the ...