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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Health advocates warn government's claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Hundreds of infant formula samples were reported as meeting high safety standards, while advocates and scientists cite widespread contamination and risk for newborns.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by extremely frustrating' delays

EU pollution controls for hazardous substances face significant delays, resulting in increased chemical pollution and health risks.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Hangar One has been restored to its original form, free of toxic chemicals, marking a significant milestone for technology and innovation.
#pfas
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US's most toxic chemicals

A proposed rule would weaken EPA safety reviews for many toxic chemicals, shorten review timelines, reduce scrutiny, and block state bans or restrictions.
#epa
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
US politics

US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA

Confirmation of Douglas Troutman would place former chemical industry lobbyists in the top four EPA toxics positions, raising public health and safety concerns.
fromTruthout
11 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
11 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.
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World news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique's rivers DW 09/16/2025

Illegal and informal gold mining in Manica uses mercury, cyanide, and arsenic, contaminating rivers and drinking-water sources and prompting government crackdowns and company reviews.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Sustainable period products that actually work: the best pads, menstrual cups and swimwear, tested

Disposable menstrual products create massive plastic waste and can contain toxic chemicals; reusable options like menstrual cups and period underwear reduce environmental and health impacts.
#microplastics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
more#microplastics
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day

The latest draft text for a global plastic treaty was widely rejected, lacking limits on plastic production and addressing toxic chemicals.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Cancer and Alzheimer's strongly' linked to toxic chemicals in food and water

Toxic chemicals, including pesticides, pose serious health risks underestimated globally, contributing to environmental problems and diseases.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that

Many personal care products in the U.S. contain toxic ingredients with little federal oversight.
Mental health
fromtime.com
11 months ago

Why Do So Many Serial Killers Come From the Pacific Northwest? A New Book Offers a Theory

The 1970s and '80s saw a spike in serial killers in the U.S. attributed to various factors, including toxic environmental pollutants.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

The dirty secrets behind Myanmar's rare-earths boom DW 05/24/2025

In-situ leaching for rare earth minerals in Myanmar poses massive environmental risks and threatens local worker health.
#childrens-health
fromNatural Health News
11 months ago
Alternative medicine

Children inhale hormone-disrupting chemicals from mattresses during sleep, research reveals

Children's mattresses emit toxic chemicals linked to serious health risks, raising concerns about their safety.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 year 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.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 year 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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fromMail Online
1 year ago

Store cupboard food is laced with toxic 'plasticisers', cancer risk

The common foods, especially baby food and microwave-in-a-bag vegetables, are found to contain high levels of toxic plasticisers linked to serious health risks.
SF food
fromKqed
1 year ago

Finding Invisible Toxins After the Eaton Fire; A Youth Leader Offers Hope to Abuse Survivors: "You're Not Alone" | KQED

The aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles has revealed toxic materials such as lead, asbestos, arsenic, and lithium in the debris, posing serious health risks.
Los Angeles
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