A deadly worker health crisis threatens quartz’s future—and could force homeowners to rethink America’s favorite countertop.

Quartz countertops are made through a process that releases crystalline silica, which can lead to numerous health conditions ...

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The ban would be the first of its kind in the United States. Here's what to know.

Workers making the most popular type of countertop sold in the United States are at risk for potentially deadly lung disease, a new study finds. The risk owes to the tiny particles of dust produced ...

Quartz is a popular choice for beautiful kitchen countertops thanks to its durability, style, and resistance to stains. Unlike natural stone surfaces, it's engineered to be nonporous – that means it ...

The Trump administration's trade war has raised the cost of everyday goods, appliances, and the overall cost of living. Now, the federal government is considering raising tariffs on foreign quartz, ...

Countertops made of the engineered stone "quartz" are incredibly popular, but public health experts say cutting this material unsafely can expose... California is poised to become the first state in ...