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East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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

Contaminated fish in San Francisco Bay show high levels of harmful chemicals, posing serious health risks to local consumers.
SF food
fromKqed
3 months 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.
SF food
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Are States Gearing Up to Ban Nonstick Cookware?

PFAS in cookware poses significant environmental and health risks due to potential accumulation in humans and harmful chemical reactions at high temperatures.
SF food
fromKqed
3 months 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.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Mercury found in rubberized flooring in Long Island school district's gymnasiums. Here's why parents are concerned.

"Over time, the body will get rid of the mercury," Moline said.
US news
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

The Safest and Most Dangerous States For Families

States vary widely in safety for raising families, with crime, drug activity, environmental health, infrastructure, and healthcare outcomes driving higher risk.
US politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Chris Pratt Defends "Funny, Wonderful" RFK Jr., Wishes Trump Admin Success

Chris Pratt defends Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s bipartisan approach to food safety and environmental health policies.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Simple Way Martha Stewart Disposes Of Used Cooking Oils - Tasting Table

Martha Stewart recommends using paper towels to soak up cooking oil before disposal, preventing blockages in drains caused by solidified oil.
Everyday cooking
fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

The Quiet EV Charging Emissions You Didn't Know Existed

EV fast chargers increase harmful fine particles in the air, exceeding urban pollution levels.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microplastics are everywhere - including in the air around plastic treaty negotiations

Microplastics are present in the air in Geneva, emphasizing the urgency for a global plastics treaty.
#air-quality
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here's what you need to know

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here's what you need to know

Los Angeles
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

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.
Environment
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Your Outdoor Air Quality Monitor Could Lead to Safer Air for Everyone

Outdoor air quality monitors provide critical information for understanding air quality, especially with current regulatory rollbacks.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Businessman denies dumping 27-tonne waste mountain that cost 10,000 to clear

A Staffordshire businessman faces five charges related to a massive fly-tipping incident, with a trial set for March 2027.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn

The industrial economy has created more than 100 million novel entities, or chemicals not found in nature, with somewhere between 40,000 and 350,000 in commercial use and production.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Trump administration is gutting EPA's research arm. Can California bridge the gap?

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is primed to address increased needs due to reduced federal environmental research.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Junk Pickup Companies Should Be Part of Disaster Recovery Planning - Social Media Explorer

Junk pickup companies are essential for efficient disaster recovery due to their waste-handling expertise and logistical capabilities.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A creek with atomic waste from WWII is linked to increased cancer risk

Children living near Coldwater Creek have a higher likelihood of developing cancer due to exposure to radioactive waste.
#wildfires
#food-hygiene
#food-safety
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month ago

After months of backlash, city to close concrete recycling facility in Columbia Waterfront District Brooklyn Paper

The city will close a concrete recycling facility on Columbia Street due to community health concerns and plans for redevelopment.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Oceans Likely Contain Much More Plastic Than We Previously Thought

27 million metric tons of nanoplastics are present in the North Atlantic Ocean, outpacing larger plastic forms.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Do not sit under trees', council warns park-goers

Avoid sitting under trees due to recent branch falls linked to Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive

Benefield remembered the white dust that covered her father's clothes when he got home from work, and she learned later that the whole family had been exposed to asbestos.
US news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Hygiene scores in for KFC, Costa, Pizza Hut and more in Havering

Environmental health officers from Havering have visited local businesses to ensure compliance with hygiene regulations set by the Food Standards Agency, focusing on cleanliness and food safety management.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council implements ice cream van ban on street

Greenwich Council has banned ice cream selling on King William Walk, citing pedestrian safety and environmental health concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Landmark US study reveals sewage sludge and wastewater plants tied to Pfas pollution

Sewage sludge and wastewater treatment plants significantly contribute to Pfas water pollution.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Green algae found along French coastline responsible for man's death, rules court

Green algae has been officially recognized as a cause of death in France, with state responsibility for inadequate environmental action.
#air-pollution
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

xAI faces legal threat over alleged Colossus data center pollution in Memphis

xAI's turbines are significantly exceeding NOx emissions limits, violating Clean Air Act regulations and failing to implement air pollution control technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

Exposure to high air pollution in early childhood increases health risks in adolescents.
#microplastics
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April

The layoffs of over 400 CDC employees have been revoked, potentially reinstating key staff in critical health laboratories.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

In Kazakhstan, 'atomic lakes' still scar the landscape decades after Soviet nuclear tests | Aeon Videos

Chernobyl remains a symbol of radiation risk, but other contaminated sites like Semipalatinsk pose immediate threats to local populations.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Cities Stuck With Tab for Climate Resiliency Projects as Trump Cuts EPA Grants

Thomasville, Georgia, struggles with outdated wastewater infrastructure, jeopardizing health, but recently secured a $20 million EPA grant for critical improvements.
#pollution
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?

East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

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

'Forever chemicals' found in San Francisco Bay fish pose health risks to consumers, especially vulnerable populations.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?

Steel mill pollution in Gary, Indiana is suspected to contribute to high cancer rates, raising urgent health concerns among affected residents.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

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

'Forever chemicals' found in San Francisco Bay fish pose health risks to consumers, especially vulnerable populations.
#epa
fromTruthout
3 months ago
SF politics

As EPA Rolls Back Regulations on 4 PFAS, Thousands More Remain Unregulated

EPA's reconsideration of PFAS limits raises concerns about public health protections and corporate influence.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
SF politics

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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

As EPA Rolls Back Regulations on 4 PFAS, Thousands More Remain Unregulated

EPA's reconsideration of PFAS limits raises concerns about public health protections and corporate influence.
SF politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Saturday Links: Twelve Injured After Tree Falls During Diablo Valley College Graduation Ceremony

The Diablo Valley College graduation incident highlights safety concerns at public events.
Cuts to FEMA funding threaten disaster preparedness for coastal cities.
#child-health
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Fish in the Bay are contaminated with levels of forever chemicals' that could harm anglers

Forever chemicals in Bay fish present significant health risks for consumers, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

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

Recent fires in Los Angeles County have not created health risks for beachgoers, though contamination guidelines for fire-related toxins are lacking.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

The suspected mystery brain disease in New Brunswick is primarily misdiagnosed neurodegenerative diseases, not an unknown syndrome.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

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
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Are Smoke and Lead Bad for You? Really, Who Can Say.

"It's going to a real loss," said deputy editor Dana Boyd Barr, a professor at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health. "I didn't think that environmental health was going to be something that was targeted for decreased funding."
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

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

Microplastics and flame retardants in common plastics pose serious health risks, including links to cancer and reproductive issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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

It's reducing the ability for people to have good information that can be used to make good decisions.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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

The fire at Chevron's Richmond refinery could have been prevented if the company acted on its internal safety recommendations about a corroded pipe.
SF politics
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

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

"It seems to correspond with low [water] flows [and] the warmer water temperatures," Brent Bellinger, conservation program supervisor with the Watershed Protection Department, said.
Austin
Podcast
fromAnOther
4 months 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.
Environment
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

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.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

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

Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide has been linked to increased cancer risks, yet storage facilities are often situated near residential areas, posing health hazards.
Environment
fromFuturism
4 months ago

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

"The concentrations were so high that touching only one receipt with BPS for 10 seconds resulted in exposure above the safe harbor level which requires a clear and reasonable warning to consumers," Mihir Vohra, science lead at CEH, said in a statement about the findings.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

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

Senator Bryan Hughes' bill SB1976 seeks stricter testing of wastewater for contaminants, including the abortion medication mifepristone, to protect public health.
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