#environmental-health
#environmental-health

18 hours ago

Toxic Catch: Bay Area Communities at Risk from PFAS in Local Fish | KQED

Fishing in San Francisco Bay may expose communities to unhealthy levels of PFAS, affecting health and safety.

What to know about Trump's plans to weaken limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA plans to roll back safety limits on PFAS in drinking water, countering previous efforts to reduce public health risks.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

15 hours ago

East Bay food

San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of forever chemicals' that could harm anglers

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

Environment

Opinion | Meet the Unlikely Warriors on the Front Lines of a Major Environmental Battle

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.

SF food

18 hours ago

Toxic Catch: Bay Area Communities at Risk from PFAS in Local Fish | KQED

Fishing in San Francisco Bay may expose communities to unhealthy levels of PFAS, affecting health and safety.

What to know about Trump's plans to weaken limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA plans to roll back safety limits on PFAS in drinking water, countering previous efforts to reduce public health risks.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

15 hours ago

East Bay food

San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of forever chemicals' that could harm anglers

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

Environment

Opinion | Meet the Unlikely Warriors on the Front Lines of a Major Environmental Battle

more#pfas

#public-health

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

As Trump Weakens Air Quality Regulations Americans Face More Disease, Health Experts Warn

The Trump administration's rollbacks of air quality regulations jeopardize public health, leading to increased environmental illnesses and premature deaths.

Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way

Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.

fromHarvard Gazette

Environment

Is your shirt making you sick? - Harvard Gazette

Environment

Citing N.I.H. Cuts, a Top Science Journal Stops Accepting Submissions

Canada news

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

4 days ago

Los Angeles

Months after the fires, how safe is it to swim at L.A.'s beaches?

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

As Trump Weakens Air Quality Regulations Americans Face More Disease, Health Experts Warn

The Trump administration's rollbacks of air quality regulations jeopardize public health, leading to increased environmental illnesses and premature deaths.

Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way

Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.

fromHarvard Gazette

Environment

Is your shirt making you sick? - Harvard Gazette

Environment

Citing N.I.H. Cuts, a Top Science Journal Stops Accepting Submissions

Canada news

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

4 days ago

Los Angeles

Months after the fires, how safe is it to swim at L.A.'s beaches?

more#public-health

#toxic-chemicals

Privacy professionals

fromBusiness Insider

A doctor who studies toxic chemicals explains why he avoids paper receipts at the store

Receipts often contain bisphenols linked to serious health risks, prompting preference for digital alternatives.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?

Privacy professionals

fromBusiness Insider

A doctor who studies toxic chemicals explains why he avoids paper receipts at the store

Receipts often contain bisphenols linked to serious health risks, prompting preference for digital alternatives.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?

more#toxic-chemicals

#air-pollution

Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

Exposure to high air pollution in early childhood increases health risks in adolescents.

OMG science

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Air pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.

Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

Exposure to high air pollution in early childhood increases health risks in adolescents.

OMG science

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Air pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.

more#air-pollution

fromMiami Herald

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What your car says about pollen in your neighborhood. Check allergy hot spots

We are seeing dramatic variations in the concentration of the pollen in different parts of Miami-Dade County, as well as different species of pollen.

Miami food

Alternative medicine

These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury

Genetic engineering of fish and insects can reduce mercury levels, potentially purifying the food chain.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.

fromBuzzFeed

Environment

Here's Why Experts Recommend Ditching Your Black Plastic Cookware ASAP

UK news

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

fromMail Online

Environment

12 'healthy' foods full of microplastics... and swaps to avoid them

Science

fromIntelligencer

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.

fromBuzzFeed

Environment

Here's Why Experts Recommend Ditching Your Black Plastic Cookware ASAP

UK news

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

fromMail Online

Environment

12 'healthy' foods full of microplastics... and swaps to avoid them

more#microplastics

#air-quality

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewide

California expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt: Take a tour of 'Toxic Town'

Residents of Rainham are suffering from toxic waste fires that impact their health and have led to calls for action.

fromkffhealthnews.org

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring

The Los Angeles fires highlighted significant gaps in air pollution monitoring during disasters.

There is a push for improved environmental regulations to better track pollutants from urban fires.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Public health

As fires burned in Los Angeles this year, newer toxin monitors found contaminants not measured by standard methods

London politics

Lewisham area ranks among the UK's worst areas for air quality

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewide

California expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt: Take a tour of 'Toxic Town'

Residents of Rainham are suffering from toxic waste fires that impact their health and have led to calls for action.

fromkffhealthnews.org

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring

The Los Angeles fires highlighted significant gaps in air pollution monitoring during disasters.

There is a push for improved environmental regulations to better track pollutants from urban fires.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Public health

As fires burned in Los Angeles this year, newer toxin monitors found contaminants not measured by standard methods

London politics

Lewisham area ranks among the UK's worst areas for air quality

US study links everyday plastics to heart disease DW 04/29/2025

Household plastic chemicals linked to increased heart disease mortality, notably in Middle East and South Asia.

fromTruthout

Secret California Court Settlement Deal Set to Weaken Crucial Oil Refinery Rules

The Chevron refinery fire in Richmond was preventable, highlighting flaws in safety protocols and regulations.

Austin

fromAustin Monitor

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Rite of spring: Dog-killing algae makes an early appearance in Austin waterways - Austin Monitor

Toxic blue-green algae blooms in Austin's Lady Bird Lake may pose serious health risks due to rising temperatures and drought.

Podcast

fromAnOther

4 weeks ago

Listen: Merlin Sheldrake on the Mind-Expanding Power of Mushrooms

The new episode features a conversation between Jefferson Hack and mycologist Merlin Sheldrake discussing the importance of fungi.

#food-hygiene

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London food

The latest food hygiene inspection results in Sutton including Domino's Pizza

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London food

All the latest food hygiene ratings for Havering restaurants and cafes

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London food

The latest food hygiene inspection results in Sutton including Domino's Pizza

London food

All the latest food hygiene ratings for Havering restaurants and cafes

more#food-hygiene

Environment

fromConde Nast Traveler

Tuning In to Earth's Rhythms With Acoustic Ecologist Gordon Hempton

Gordon Hempton's mission is to preserve natural soundscapes to highlight their importance and impact on environmental health.

Environment

This toxic chemical is leaking out of nondescript warehouses across the country. Almost no one knows about it

Warehouse emissions of ethylene oxide pose significant health risks, especially for families living nearby.

#chemicals

I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

Motherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.

fromFuturism

Environment

You Might Not Want to Touch Receipts After Seeing This Horrifying Research

I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

Motherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.

fromFuturism

Environment

You Might Not Want to Touch Receipts After Seeing This Horrifying Research

more#chemicals

'Weaponized environmentalism'? A Texas Republican wants to test wastewater for abortion medication

The bill SB1976, introduced by Senator Bryan Hughes, aims to require wastewater testing for certain urinary metabolites, including hormones and mifepristone, to mitigate concerns over endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Alternative medicine

Healthcare

fromBoston.com

Hospital responds after multiple nurses in same unit report having brain tumors

Recent diagnoses of brain tumors among nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have raised concerns about potential environmental risks, prompting further investigation by the nurses' union.

#marine-life

Portland food

L.A. fire contaminant levels could sicken the marine food chain, new tests show

SF food

Video. Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

Portland food

L.A. fire contaminant levels could sicken the marine food chain, new tests show

SF food

Video. Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

more#marine-life

I'm a vet for bees I think I might be the only one in the US

I couldn't understand how he knew that I wanted that superpower to understand animals, and that is why I wanted to become a vet.

Beer

NYC food

Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water

Road salt is increasingly contaminating New York City's drinking water reservoirs, raising salinity levels and health concerns for the future.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Their homes survived the Eaton fire. But living there has been hell, residents say

The people who live here are people who don't have anywhere to go; they don't have money for a hotel or a car to stay in.

Renovation

London food

The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in Croydon

Croydon businesses are being inspected for hygiene, with several receiving top ratings.

Environmental health officers ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Immigrant Day Laborers Trained On Safely Cleaning Up After LA Fires | KQED

Training immigrant laborers ensures safety while cleaning toxic debris from fire-damaged areas.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Another fire at Moss Landing battery facility raises health and air quality concerns

Another fire occurred at Vistra Energy's battery storage facility in Monterey County, but evacuation was not deemed necessary this time.

fromNew York Post

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.

Health

Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to reduce pesticide reliance, raising awareness of health risks and environmental impacts.

Cancer

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.

#moss-landing

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

East Bay (California)

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

East Bay (California)

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

more#moss-landing

4 months ago

Labour under fire over plans for 40 more greenwashing' waste incinerators

Shlomo Dowen, from the UK Without Incineration Network, highlighted alarming data, revealing, 'For every tonne of plastic that is incinerated, more than two tonnes of carbon dioxide are being released, making incineration a significant source of greenhouse gases.' This statement underscores the environmental impact of incineration, posing questions about its sustainability and the UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

UK politics

Miscellaneous

US environmental agency fast-tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductors

The EPA is accelerating the approval of PFAS chemicals for semiconductors, conflicting with its public commitment to regulate harmful substances.

fromwww.dailynews.com

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to close natural gas storage storage facility

100 scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to shut down Aliso Canyon gas storage facility due to severe health risks following a major methane leak.

Miscellaneous

Ancient Maya city of Ucanal was contaminated with mercury, study reveals

High levels of mercury contamination were discovered in Ucanal, potentially causing serious health issues for all inhabitants, regardless of their social status.

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