NEW ORLEANS — You may be hearing a lot about the chemical Radium in recent weeks because of the ongoing cleanup in Gert Town. But what exactly is it? We talked with chemist Matt Hillyer to get the ...

This 1921 ad touts the “power” of radium. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The harmful effects ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week started removing radium-contaminated soil from the former Silbert Watch Co. site and adjacent property at the northeast corner of Dundee and Stewart ...

Three south metro cities are making expensive changes to deal with elevated radium in their water supply after receiving notice that their levels are above what the state and federal government allow.

LIBERTY HILL, Texas — After the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) reported that it found high levels of radium in the city of Liberty Hill's drinking water last week, the City is now ...

OCONTO - Radium has again turned up in Oconto’s water supply. According to the city of Oconto, there is no immediate risk to residents and no need to use bottled water, though anyone with specific ...