FTC accuses 26 firms of misrepresenting flame risk of plastics
The Federal Trade Commission alleges 26 chemical firms and a trade association sold combustible plastics as nonburning or self-extinguishing. The case covers cellular polyurethane and polystyrene products used in insulation, furniture, bedding, and various building components.
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Nader seeks court shut down 20 nuclear plants across 12 states
Ralph Nader and Friends of the Earth petition a federal court to halt 20 large nuclear power plants, alleging the Atomic Energy Commission permits operations without adequate public health protections. FOE president David Brower cites dangerous core meltdown risks and untested emergency cooling systems as justification.
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