#toxic-chemicals
#toxic-chemicals

Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies

Zen Honeycutt's advocacy group Moms Across America finds heavy metals in non-organic food, spurring action against toxic substances and celebrating allies in government.

SF food

2 weeks ago

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

Common foods, especially baby foods, are contaminated with toxic chemicals linked to severe health risks.

Cooking can exacerbate the levels of harmful plasticisers in food.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies

Zen Honeycutt's advocacy group Moms Across America finds heavy metals in non-organic food, spurring action against toxic substances and celebrating allies in government.

SF food

2 weeks ago

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

Common foods, especially baby foods, are contaminated with toxic chemicals linked to severe health risks.

Cooking can exacerbate the levels of harmful plasticisers in food.

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.

Public health

fromwww.cbc.ca

New bans target 'forever chemicals' in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure | CBC News

New rules in Canada and the U.S. are reducing PFAS in consumer products, but they remain present in many items.

PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', pose serious health risks and are found in numerous everyday products.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

'Forever Chemicals' In US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem

PFAS are persistent environmental contaminants linked to serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for national regulation and mitigation efforts.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.

Miscellaneous

Lawsuits aim to prevent illegal' hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Federal regulators and the chemical industry are accused of hiding critical information about toxic chemicals, impacting public health and environmental safety.

Digital life

8 months ago

Something's Poisoning America's Land. Farmers Fear Forever' Chemicals.

Using sewage sludge as fertilizer poses serious health risks due to toxic 'forever chemicals' present in the soil.

NYC parents

fromNew York Post

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.

Public health

fromwww.cbc.ca

New bans target 'forever chemicals' in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure | CBC News

New rules in Canada and the U.S. are reducing PFAS in consumer products, but they remain present in many items.

PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', pose serious health risks and are found in numerous everyday products.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

'Forever Chemicals' In US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem

PFAS are persistent environmental contaminants linked to serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for national regulation and mitigation efforts.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.

Miscellaneous

Lawsuits aim to prevent illegal' hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Federal regulators and the chemical industry are accused of hiding critical information about toxic chemicals, impacting public health and environmental safety.

Digital life

8 months ago

Something's Poisoning America's Land. Farmers Fear Forever' Chemicals.

Using sewage sludge as fertilizer poses serious health risks due to toxic 'forever chemicals' present in the soil.

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

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

fromwww.latimes.com

Miscellaneous

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

The study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately

Toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.

NYC parents

fromScary Mommy

3 weeks 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.

fromwww.latimes.com

Miscellaneous

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

The study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately

Toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.

more#flame-retardants

Los Angeles

fromKqed

3 weeks ago

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

Wildfires in Los Angeles revealed hidden toxic dangers, complicating the rebuilding process for affected residents.

#environmental-policy

Environment

Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic forever chemicals'

The Trump administration plans to eliminate bans on toxic chemicals, increasing public health risks.

Environment

Opinion | Trump's Environmental Agenda Is Actually Toxic

Trump's actions contradict his goal of reducing environmental toxins, potentially harming children's health.

Environment

Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic forever chemicals'

The Trump administration plans to eliminate bans on toxic chemicals, increasing public health risks.

more#environmental-policy

Environment

Opinion | Trump's Environmental Agenda Is Actually Toxic

Trump's actions contradict his goal of reducing environmental toxins, potentially harming children's health.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

NYC neighborhood could become 'mini Chernobyl' if new battery buildings are built: residents

Residents are concerned that new battery-storage facilities could pose serious fire and chemical leak hazards.

#environmental-health

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

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.

Miscellaneous

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

Pink wildfire suppressants contain toxic heavy metals, posing significant environmental risks.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

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.

more#environmental-health

Miscellaneous

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

Pink wildfire suppressants contain toxic heavy metals, posing significant environmental risks.

Fast fashion is made with alarmingly high amounts of toxic chemicals, say authorities. 5 substances can affect your immune system.

Children's clothing from fast-fashion brands Temu and AliExpress found to contain toxic substances, raising health concerns.

South Korea's investigations uncover high levels of hazardous chemicals in children's apparel.

11 months ago

How harmful is tap water in YOUR state?

Data reveals increasing water quality violations in the US, with toxic chemicals posing health risks.

fromwww.bbc.com

Health

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Methanol poisoning poses severe health risks, including blindness and death, particularly for travelers consuming contaminated alcohol.

Health

fromBusiness Insider

Fast fashion is made with alarmingly high amounts of toxic chemicals, say authorities. 5 substances can affect your immune system.

Children's clothing from fast-fashion brands Temu and AliExpress found to contain toxic substances, raising health concerns.

South Korea's investigations uncover high levels of hazardous chemicals in children's apparel.

11 months ago

How harmful is tap water in YOUR state?

Data reveals increasing water quality violations in the US, with toxic chemicals posing health risks.

fromwww.bbc.com

Health

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Methanol poisoning poses severe health risks, including blindness and death, particularly for travelers consuming contaminated alcohol.

It's Not Just BioLab. Major Chemical Accidents Are Alarmingly Common in the US

The U.S. faces frequent industrial chemical accidents due to lax regulations and insufficient national attention.

fromFast Company

How storms like Hurricane Helene impact industrial sites and toxic chemicals

Hurricane Helene highlighted the intersection of natural disasters and industrial pollution, impacting communities with toxic releases without timely awareness or response.

Privacy professionals

Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn': the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas

Pesticides used in Costa Rican banana farming pose significant health risks to local communities, particularly women and children.