Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies - here's what that means for your healthChemicals from food packaging materials are migrating into human bodies, posing potential health risks.
EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer riskThe use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in CroydonCroydon businesses are being inspected for hygiene, with several receiving top ratings.Environmental health officers ensure compliance with food safety standards.
The 13 Croydon restaurants with poor food hygiene ratings in 2024Restaurant hygiene inspections in Croydon revealed significant safety concerns, with many establishments requiring urgent improvements to comply with health standards.
Camden music venue among eateries to score 0/5 hygiene ratingCamden Council found multiple venues failing hygiene inspections, emphasizing significant concerns about food safety and cleanliness standards across the borough.
The eight Sutton primary schools with glowing hygiene ratings in 2024Sutton primary schools achieved excellent hygiene ratings in recent inspections, demonstrating commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies - here's what that means for your healthChemicals from food packaging materials are migrating into human bodies, posing potential health risks.
EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer riskThe use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in CroydonCroydon businesses are being inspected for hygiene, with several receiving top ratings.Environmental health officers ensure compliance with food safety standards.
The 13 Croydon restaurants with poor food hygiene ratings in 2024Restaurant hygiene inspections in Croydon revealed significant safety concerns, with many establishments requiring urgent improvements to comply with health standards.
Camden music venue among eateries to score 0/5 hygiene ratingCamden Council found multiple venues failing hygiene inspections, emphasizing significant concerns about food safety and cleanliness standards across the borough.
The eight Sutton primary schools with glowing hygiene ratings in 2024Sutton primary schools achieved excellent hygiene ratings in recent inspections, demonstrating commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
Immigrant Day Laborers Trained On Safely Cleaning Up After LA Fires | KQEDTraining immigrant laborers ensures safety while cleaning toxic debris from fire-damaged areas.
Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewideCalifornia expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.
System to contain toxic chemicals beneath Gowanus school to be installed early next year, officials say * Brooklyn PaperA ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing but won't be operational until after Christmas to protect students from contaminated air.
What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country NewsWildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.
New law bans agriculture burning in California. There's an alternative that helps air qualityCalifornia has enacted a near-total ban on agricultural burning to improve air quality and combat health issues related to pollution.
Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OKCalifornia is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.
Sutton accused of showing contempt for democracy' after shutting down debateThe UK's reliance on waste incineration as a power source poses significant health and environmental concerns, prompting local councils to seek alternatives.
Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewideCalifornia expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.
System to contain toxic chemicals beneath Gowanus school to be installed early next year, officials say * Brooklyn PaperA ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing but won't be operational until after Christmas to protect students from contaminated air.
What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country NewsWildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.
New law bans agriculture burning in California. There's an alternative that helps air qualityCalifornia has enacted a near-total ban on agricultural burning to improve air quality and combat health issues related to pollution.
Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OKCalifornia is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.
Sutton accused of showing contempt for democracy' after shutting down debateThe UK's reliance on waste incineration as a power source poses significant health and environmental concerns, prompting local councils to seek alternatives.
I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodiesMotherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.
Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico where a toxic cocktail' of pollution emergesHeavy pollution from a nearby industrial plant poses severe health risks to families in Monterrey, indicated by alarming levels of toxic substances found in homes.
Columbia Waterfront Locals Want Concrete Plant ClosedResidents demand shutdown of concrete recycling facility due to health hazards from dust exposure.
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study findsPink wildfire suppressants contain toxic heavy metals, posing significant environmental risks.
Environmental groups demand EPA to start monitoring microplastics in waterEnvironmental groups urge EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water, highlighting the urgent need for action against this public health threat.
I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodiesMotherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.
Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico where a toxic cocktail' of pollution emergesHeavy pollution from a nearby industrial plant poses severe health risks to families in Monterrey, indicated by alarming levels of toxic substances found in homes.
Columbia Waterfront Locals Want Concrete Plant ClosedResidents demand shutdown of concrete recycling facility due to health hazards from dust exposure.
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study findsPink wildfire suppressants contain toxic heavy metals, posing significant environmental risks.
Environmental groups demand EPA to start monitoring microplastics in waterEnvironmental groups urge EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water, highlighting the urgent need for action against this public health threat.
143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap waterNearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
'Forever Chemicals' In US Drinking Water: A Growing ProblemPFAS are persistent environmental contaminants linked to serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for national regulation and mitigation efforts.
Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study FindsTreated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.
Scientists create new way to rid 'forever chemicals' from waterResearchers at TUM have created a new filter that effectively removes PFAS from drinking water, addressing a critical public health issue.PFAS are persistent environmental contaminants that pose serious health risks to humans and animals.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists sayPFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It OutA new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.
143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap waterNearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
'Forever Chemicals' In US Drinking Water: A Growing ProblemPFAS are persistent environmental contaminants linked to serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for national regulation and mitigation efforts.
Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study FindsTreated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.
Scientists create new way to rid 'forever chemicals' from waterResearchers at TUM have created a new filter that effectively removes PFAS from drinking water, addressing a critical public health issue.PFAS are persistent environmental contaminants that pose serious health risks to humans and animals.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists sayPFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It OutA new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About MicroplasticsMicroplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solutionGovernments must unite during the UN treaty negotiations in Busan to tackle the critical issue of plastic pollution.
Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin BreathMicroplastics have been detected in the breath of dolphins, indicating serious environmental pollution effects.Inhalation is a significant exposure route for marine mammals, including dolphins, to microplastics.
Oil giants blocked a treaty to curb plastic pollution, but countries will try againInternational negotiations to create a legally binding treaty against plastic pollution have stalled, with over 100 nations supporting limits on plastic production amidst strong opposition.
6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQEDMicroplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.
Why Aren't We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?Microplastics are pervasive in our bodies and environment, yet their health effects remain largely unknown.The U.S. government supports the continued production of plastic despite rising pollution concerns.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About MicroplasticsMicroplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solutionGovernments must unite during the UN treaty negotiations in Busan to tackle the critical issue of plastic pollution.
Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin BreathMicroplastics have been detected in the breath of dolphins, indicating serious environmental pollution effects.Inhalation is a significant exposure route for marine mammals, including dolphins, to microplastics.
Oil giants blocked a treaty to curb plastic pollution, but countries will try againInternational negotiations to create a legally binding treaty against plastic pollution have stalled, with over 100 nations supporting limits on plastic production amidst strong opposition.
6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQEDMicroplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.
Why Aren't We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?Microplastics are pervasive in our bodies and environment, yet their health effects remain largely unknown.The U.S. government supports the continued production of plastic despite rising pollution concerns.
Another fire at Moss Landing battery facility raises health and air quality concernsAnother fire occurred at Vistra Energy's battery storage facility in Monterey County, but evacuation was not deemed necessary this time.
Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancerChlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?Formaldehyde poses significant cancer risks to everyone in the U.S., especially in homes, yet regulation has been hindered by industry influence.
Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancerChlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?Formaldehyde poses significant cancer risks to everyone in the U.S., especially in homes, yet regulation has been hindered by industry influence.
Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big wayIndoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.
Researchers Find Unknown Chemical In Drinking Water Posing "Potential Human Health Concern"A new chemical compound, chloronitramide anion, was discovered in U.S. drinking water, potentially affecting one in five Americans.The toxicity of chloronitramide anion remains unknown, prompting further public health studies.
'I won't swim in water polluted with antibiotics'The Tideswell Brook in the Peak District faces significant pharmaceutical pollution, raising health and environmental concerns among local residents.
When Electrification has Power Beyond Its Climate BenefitsJamal Lewis shifted to climate work after a life-threatening illness, focusing on environmental health and toxic chemical impacts.
Improving drinking water quality in the U.S.Drinking water quality is a pressing public health issue due to contamination and disparities in access.
Judge orders EPA to study risk from fluoride in drinking waterA federal judge has mandated the EPA to regulate fluoride in drinking water due to potential risks to children's intellectual development.
Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big wayIndoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.
Researchers Find Unknown Chemical In Drinking Water Posing "Potential Human Health Concern"A new chemical compound, chloronitramide anion, was discovered in U.S. drinking water, potentially affecting one in five Americans.The toxicity of chloronitramide anion remains unknown, prompting further public health studies.
'I won't swim in water polluted with antibiotics'The Tideswell Brook in the Peak District faces significant pharmaceutical pollution, raising health and environmental concerns among local residents.
When Electrification has Power Beyond Its Climate BenefitsJamal Lewis shifted to climate work after a life-threatening illness, focusing on environmental health and toxic chemical impacts.
Improving drinking water quality in the U.S.Drinking water quality is a pressing public health issue due to contamination and disparities in access.
Judge orders EPA to study risk from fluoride in drinking waterA federal judge has mandated the EPA to regulate fluoride in drinking water due to potential risks to children's intellectual development.
Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to reduce pesticide reliance, raising awareness of health risks and environmental impacts.
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat PopulationsIncreased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farmsVentura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.
Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to reduce pesticide reliance, raising awareness of health risks and environmental impacts.
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat PopulationsIncreased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farmsVentura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.
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.
Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warnThe EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.
Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stenchToxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.
Toxic blob left at Brooklyn construction site for days, enraging Gowanus residents: 'Stinking sh-tberg'Residents are concerned about a toxic sludge mound near a school in Brooklyn.Coal tar, suspected in the mound, poses serious health risks.Environmental authorities issued a stop-work order due to safety violations.
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.
Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warnThe EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.
Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stenchToxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.
Toxic blob left at Brooklyn construction site for days, enraging Gowanus residents: 'Stinking sh-tberg'Residents are concerned about a toxic sludge mound near a school in Brooklyn.Coal tar, suspected in the mound, poses serious health risks.Environmental authorities issued a stop-work order due to safety violations.
Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplasticsMicroplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.
Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study revealsMicroplastics travel through the bloodstream and can become lodged in brain blood vessels of mice, raising concerns about their effects on health.
Microplastics found in human brains could be behind rising Alzheimer'sMicroplastics found in human brains may be linked to rising Alzheimer's cases, necessitating further research.
Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?Microplastics are found throughout the human body, prompting concerns about their health impacts, particularly in the brain.
Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplasticsMicroplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.
Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study revealsMicroplastics travel through the bloodstream and can become lodged in brain blood vessels of mice, raising concerns about their effects on health.
Microplastics found in human brains could be behind rising Alzheimer'sMicroplastics found in human brains may be linked to rising Alzheimer's cases, necessitating further research.
Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?Microplastics are found throughout the human body, prompting concerns about their health impacts, particularly in the brain.
Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near siteTesting revealed heavy metal contamination near the Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire, indicating environmental impact from the incident.
Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near siteThe Moss Landing Battery Plant fire has contaminated soil with heavy metals, particularly at Site 8, exceeding safety screening levels.
Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near siteTesting revealed heavy metal contamination near the Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire, indicating environmental impact from the incident.
Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near siteThe Moss Landing Battery Plant fire has contaminated soil with heavy metals, particularly at Site 8, exceeding safety screening levels.
Consultation launches on three school street zones in Romford and HornchurchHavering Council is conducting a consultation on the effectiveness of school street trials to improve safety around schools.
Wexford beekeepers discuss the manuka honey 'scam', the plucky Irish black bee, and what to do when a hive goes into 'sting mode'Beekeepers play a vital role in biodiversity and environmental health, reflecting both historical traditions and modern challenges.
New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal PollutionWildfire retardants, crucial to firefighting, are linked to heavy metal pollution posing health risks, sparking discussions about their future use.
'Dangerously high levels' of bacteria in River Roding prompt call for actionThe River Roding has been found to have dangerously high bacteria levels due to untreated sewage and unpermitted outfalls.
Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrestsThe Independent champions accessible journalism while addressing key issues like reproductive rights and environmental hazards from illegal mining.
Radiation is normal at Cesar Chavez Park, but it's a different story underground, tests showCesar Chavez Park's surface radiation levels are safe for visitors, but subsurface tests reveal dangerous radium levels posing risks for workers.
Labour under fire over plans for 40 more greenwashing' waste incineratorsLabour's incinerator plans face backlash over environmental and health concerns as communities resist new waste-burning facilities.
US environmental agency fast-tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductorsThe EPA is accelerating the approval of PFAS chemicals for semiconductors, conflicting with its public commitment to regulate harmful substances.
Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matterFlame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.
A Texas Town Faced Dangerous Benzene Fumes. Regulators Never Told Residents.Benzene levels in Channelview, Texas, exceed safety guidelines, posing severe health risks to residents.
Campaigners threaten council with lawsuit over frequent firesClean Air in Havering aims to challenge the council's decision regarding Arnold's Field, which may contain harmful contaminants affecting local residents.
A Texas Town Faced Dangerous Benzene Fumes. Regulators Never Told Residents.Benzene levels in Channelview, Texas, exceed safety guidelines, posing severe health risks to residents.
Campaigners threaten council with lawsuit over frequent firesClean Air in Havering aims to challenge the council's decision regarding Arnold's Field, which may contain harmful contaminants affecting local residents.
Is the EPA's Ohio derailment data flawed? Independent tests show detailed toxic findingsThe EPA's reporting on chemical contamination in East Palestine is unclear, hindering residents' understanding of health risks.
Melrose Residents Want Timeline for Toxic Site Cleanup, Seek Federal InterventionResidents hope EPA will prompt state to establish remediation timeline.Community garden expansion hindered by discovered toxic contamination.
Is the EPA's Ohio derailment data flawed? Independent tests show detailed toxic findingsThe EPA's reporting on chemical contamination in East Palestine is unclear, hindering residents' understanding of health risks.
Melrose Residents Want Timeline for Toxic Site Cleanup, Seek Federal InterventionResidents hope EPA will prompt state to establish remediation timeline.Community garden expansion hindered by discovered toxic contamination.
Louisiana's LNG terminals cost taxpayers $7 million for every person they employLNG terminals' tax breaks lead to community health issues and significant economic losses.
High Heat Is Preferentially Killing the Young, Not the Old, New Research FindsHeat-related deaths are disproportionately affecting young adults under 35, contrary to assumptions that the elderly are most at risk.
Trials to restrict traffic around Hornchurch schools proposedProposed School Streets Zones aim to enhance safety and air quality around schools in Hornchurch.
Scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to close natural gas storage storage facility100 scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to shut down Aliso Canyon gas storage facility due to severe health risks following a major methane leak.
Scientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollutionPhotocatalysts could help mitigate air pollution by breaking down toxic pollutants when activated by light.
Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study findsAir pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.
Scientists tap robots and AI to make new materials to curb air pollutionPhotocatalysts could help mitigate air pollution by breaking down toxic pollutants when activated by light.
Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study findsAir pollution exposure negatively impacts fertility for both men and women.
Ancient Maya city of Ucanal was contaminated with mercury, study revealsHigh levels of mercury contamination were discovered in Ucanal, potentially causing serious health issues for all inhabitants, regardless of their social status.
What's behind the alarming rise in birth defects in Brazil's illegal gold mining capital?Illegal gold mining in Brazil is raising mercury poisoning concerns among Indigenous children, resembling historical cases like Minamata.
When a Real Estate Boom Came to a Toxic Corner of BrooklynGowanus artists face health risks from chemical TCE, underscoring environmental dangers despite real estate development and cleanup efforts.
NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permissionTenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.
Toxic chemicals found in soil and groundwater near former Rocketdyne site in Canoga ParkRecent tests around the former Rocketdyne site revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals, prompting calls for further investigation and resident notification.
New report puts Trader Joe's, McDonald's in 'toxic hall of shame'Many major retailers are failing to protect customers from toxic chemicals and plastics, according to Toxic-Free Future's 2024 Retailer Report Card.
Controversial Prop. 65 warning labels about toxic chemicals are effective, study saysProposition 65 effectively reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in California, as confirmed by recent studies.
When a Real Estate Boom Came to a Toxic Corner of BrooklynGowanus artists face health risks from chemical TCE, underscoring environmental dangers despite real estate development and cleanup efforts.
NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permissionTenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.
Toxic chemicals found in soil and groundwater near former Rocketdyne site in Canoga ParkRecent tests around the former Rocketdyne site revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals, prompting calls for further investigation and resident notification.
New report puts Trader Joe's, McDonald's in 'toxic hall of shame'Many major retailers are failing to protect customers from toxic chemicals and plastics, according to Toxic-Free Future's 2024 Retailer Report Card.
Controversial Prop. 65 warning labels about toxic chemicals are effective, study saysProposition 65 effectively reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in California, as confirmed by recent studies.
Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Lassen County on Jan. 3Prescribed burns help control wildfires and promote environmental health.The 2024 Reading Indian Creek Pile burn is a significant wildfire prevention strategy.
Hurricane Milton's floodwaters are hiding a dirty secretFloodwaters from Hurricane Milton pose significant health risks due to contamination from sewage, bacteria, and viruses, making standing water dangerous.
From Antiquity to the Middle Ages: The White Stork's Journey Across Europe - Medievalists.netThe white stork's bond with humans reflects cultural significance and environmental health that evolved from limited geographic distribution.
Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? The rules you need to knowGarden maintenance is primarily the owner's responsibility, but local councils can enforce cleanliness when complaints arise, leading to potential fines.
San Francisco is suing the owners of a mysterious trash lake in SoMaCity Attorney David Chiu is suing 360 Fifth LLC for creating a public nuisance with a neglected, trash-filled lake in San Francisco.
10,000 Feet Up, Scientists Found Hundreds of Airborne GermsThe atmosphere contains a diverse range of bacteria and fungi that could potentially impact human health.
The huge US toxic fire shrouded in secrecy: I taste oil in my mouth'Residents were uninformed about toxic leaks from nearby refineries, highlighting a culture of secrecy and dangerous communication failures in Cancer Alley.
Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study findsPhthalate exposure from personal care products poses risks to child's health, particularly across different racial and ethnic groups.
Rat filmed at hospital Subway restaurant sparks food hygiene visitA rat sighting led to the temporary closure of a Subway restaurant at Queen's Hospital, prompting enhanced pest control measures.
Brazil authorities declare 'war' on blazing wildfires DW 08/26/2024Wildfires in Sao Paulo have led to a state of emergency, with authorities declaring a "war against the fire" and implementing severe safety measures.