Poisoned by the Gold Rush (Trailer)
Coming Soon: VICE News correspondent Monica Villamizar travels to Antioquia Department, Colombia, a hotbed of illegal gold mining, to investigate the poisonous side-effects of the gold rush.
A Canadian Energy Company Is About to Expose an Inuit Community to Toxic Mercury
Children could be born with lower IQs for generations, scientists say.
The First Ever International Street Art Fair Is Heading to Paris
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the works that will be exhibited at the Urban Art Fair.
Quick Hit: Beijing on High Alert Over Toxic Smog
Chinese officials have issued the first-ever 'red alert' as record high levels of smog cover Beijing.
California Shark Meat Is Now Full of Poison
California-caught shark meat was recently found to contain 100 times over the legal limit of DDT. This is especially bad news for people terrified of sharks already.
Train Derailment and Fire Forces Evacuation of 5,000 People in Eastern Tennessee
A tanker car containing acrylonitrile, also know as vinyl cyanide, is on fire and spewing toxic fumes that irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.
Moonshine Poisoning Is Still a Massive, Deadly Problem Worldwide
After nearly a hundred people were killed by drinking bootleg liquor in Mumbai over the weekend, it's hard not to wonder when the problem of poisonous booze will end.
Toxic Whiteness: Ivory Coast Has Banned Skin-Whitening Creams
Despite their popularity, many of these skin-whitening creams contain stuff that can kill you.
Wait, is Giving Weed to Pets a Good Idea?
Medical marijuana for animals could be a good idea, but it's not an excuse to get blazed with your pets.
Sweet, Tasty Antifreeze Could Soon Be Safe for Children to Drink
A grant from the Environmental Protection Agency has allowed researchers to buckle down and figure out how to make delicious antifreeze drinkable, dammit.
A Fist in the Face of God Presents... Full Speed Ahead Vol. 2
One hour and eight minutes of full frontal, kick-you-in-the-throat speed metal.