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Public health
fromEarth911
7 hours ago

Protecting Baby From Toxic Chemicals: Tips for a Toxin-Free First Year

Infants face high risk from widespread chemical exposures (plastics, flame retardants, pesticides, phthalates, parabens, bisphenols) that impair development.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Outdated furniture fire safety rules putting people at risk, MP warns

UK uses outdated 1988 furniture fire safety rules exposing households to toxic flame-retardant chemicals that increase toxic fumes when furniture burns.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Getting rid of old furniture immediately starts lowering the toxic flame retardants in your body. Here's why

Replacing sofas made between 1970 and 2014 with flame-retardant-free furniture halves household PBDE levels within just over a year.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

London's firefighters have 'alarming' cancer risk due to contaminants from buildings and EVs

Firefighters in London face significantly higher cancer risk due to exposure to contaminants from flame retardants, plastics, and electric vehicle fires.
Environment
fromBuzzFeed
8 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.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
8 months ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
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