#environmental-health

#environmental-health

Benzene levels in Channelview, Texas, exceed safety guidelines, posing severe health risks to residents.

Clean Air in Havering aims to challenge the council's decision regarding Arnold's Field, which may contain harmful contaminants affecting local residents.

Tenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.

Toxic waste removal from Gowanus canal raises health and environmental concerns for nearby neighborhoods due to potential contamination during transport.

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.

A federal judge has mandated the EPA to regulate fluoride in drinking water due to potential risks to children's intellectual development.

Environmental groups urge EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water, highlighting the urgent need for action against this public health threat.

The EPA's reporting on chemical contamination in East Palestine is unclear, hindering residents' understanding of health risks.

Residents hope EPA will prompt state to establish remediation timeline.

Community garden expansion hindered by discovered toxic contamination.

International negotiations to create a legally binding treaty against plastic pollution have stalled, with over 100 nations supporting limits on plastic production amidst strong opposition.

Jamal Lewis shifted to climate work after a life-threatening illness, focusing on environmental health and toxic chemical impacts.

Heat-related deaths are disproportionately affecting young adults under 35, contrary to assumptions that the elderly are most at risk.

The planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.

Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Gowanus artists face health risks from chemical TCE, underscoring environmental dangers despite real estate development and cleanup efforts.

Formaldehyde poses significant cancer risks to everyone in the U.S., especially in homes, yet regulation has been hindered by industry influence.

Recent tests around the former Rocketdyne site revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals, prompting calls for further investigation and resident notification.

Many major retailers are failing to protect customers from toxic chemicals and plastics, according to Toxic-Free Future's 2024 Retailer Report Card.

Proposition 65 effectively reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in California, as confirmed by recent studies.

Photocatalysts could help mitigate air pollution by breaking down toxic pollutants when activated by light.

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

A ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing but won't be operational until after Christmas to protect students from contaminated air.

The UK's reliance on waste incineration as a power source poses significant health and environmental concerns, prompting local councils to seek alternatives.

Governments must unite during the UN treaty negotiations in Busan to tackle the critical issue of plastic pollution.

Microplastics 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.

Chemicals from food packaging materials are migrating into human bodies, posing potential health risks.

The UN treaty on plastic pollution aims to eliminate plastic pollution while protecting human and environmental health.

Restaurant hygiene inspections in Croydon revealed significant safety concerns, with many establishments requiring urgent improvements to comply with health standards.

Camden Council found multiple venues failing hygiene inspections, emphasizing significant concerns about food safety and cleanliness standards across the borough.

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.

Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.