Elizabeth Grossman
Elizabeth Grossman is an independent journalist and writer specializing in environmental and science issues. She is the author of "Chasing Molecules," "High Tech Trash," "Watershed" and other books. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Scientific American, Yale e360, the Washington Post, TheAtlantic.com, Salon, The Nation and Mother Jones.
10 need-to-knows about the new U.S. chemical law
The updated Toxic Substances Control Act brings new hope for protecting Americans’ health and environment. Here's what it does — and doesn’t — do. Read More
Life-giving nutrient becomes a deadly pollutant
In the process of producing food, we’ve inadvertently filled our planet with toxic forms of nitrogen. Read More
Nanoscale materials and unanswered questions on safety
Nanotechnology opens a universe of possibilities — but also creates a world of unknowns. Read More
Downstream drugs: Big Pharma's big water woes
As antidepressants and antibiotics taint rivers and lakes, the search for solutions to the environmental impacts of the prescription drug boom is on. Read More
How Eileen Fisher, other brands are rinsing toxics from clothes
Sensitized to growing concern, manufacturers are paying increased attention to hazardous substances in our wardrobe’s supply chain. Read More
How can agriculture solve its $5.87 billion plastic problem?
The agricultural plastic market was valued at $5.87 billion in 2012, and while plastic is efficient for farmers, it also poses stark environmental problems. Read More
When it comes to food packaging, what we don't know could hurt us
Recent analyses raise disturbing questions about the health and environmental effects of the stuff that encases our edibles. Read More
