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Environment

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

BPS levels in paper receipts exceed safety limits, posing health risks with brief contact.

OMG science

California's Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says

California's Prop 65 law has effectively motivated companies to stop using harmful chemicals in their products.

fromBuzzFeed

8 hours ago

Environment

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.

fromFuturism

Environment

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

BPS levels in paper receipts exceed safety limits, posing health risks with brief contact.

OMG science

California's Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says

California's Prop 65 law has effectively motivated companies to stop using harmful chemicals in their products.

more#consumer-safety

#air-quality

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewide

California expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt: Take a tour of 'Toxic Town'

Residents of Rainham are suffering from toxic waste fires that impact their health and have led to calls for action.

Los Angeles

fromkffhealthnews.org

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.

fromHigh Country News

What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country News

Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.

fromSacramento Bee

California

New law bans agriculture burning in California. There's an alternative that helps air quality

California has enacted a near-total ban on agricultural burning to improve air quality and combat health issues related to pollution.

California

Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OK

California is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.

Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

Air quality monitoring vehicles that helped reduce pollution in West Oakland are expanding statewide

California expands mobile air quality monitoring to 64 cities, showing progress in air quality and health in West Oakland.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

The east London 'volcano' ready to erupt: Take a tour of 'Toxic Town'

Residents of Rainham are suffering from toxic waste fires that impact their health and have led to calls for action.

Los Angeles

fromkffhealthnews.org

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.

fromHigh Country News

What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 - High Country News

Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, including increased chances of heart disease and lung cancer, due to its small particulate matter.

fromSacramento Bee

California

New law bans agriculture burning in California. There's an alternative that helps air quality

California has enacted a near-total ban on agricultural burning to improve air quality and combat health issues related to pollution.

California

Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OK

California is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.

Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.

more#air-quality

#public-health

As Trump Weakens Air Quality Regulations Americans Face More Disease, Health Experts Warn

The Trump administration's rollbacks of air quality regulations jeopardize public health, leading to increased environmental illnesses and premature deaths.

Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way

Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.

17 hours ago

Environment

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

Environmental Health Perspectives pauses new publication due to uncertainty from federal funding cuts.

OMG science

Florida Surgeon General Urges End to Fluoride in Water, Backing RFK Jr.'s Push

Florida's surgeon general recommends stopping fluoride in water due to potential health risks, contradicting established public health guidelines.

As Trump Weakens Air Quality Regulations Americans Face More Disease, Health Experts Warn

The Trump administration's rollbacks of air quality regulations jeopardize public health, leading to increased environmental illnesses and premature deaths.

Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way

Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor levels, necessitating home monitoring.

17 hours ago

Environment

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

Environmental Health Perspectives pauses new publication due to uncertainty from federal funding cuts.

OMG science

Florida Surgeon General Urges End to Fluoride in Water, Backing RFK Jr.'s Push

Florida's surgeon general recommends stopping fluoride in water due to potential health risks, contradicting established public health guidelines.

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.

SF politics

3 days ago

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

The Chevron refinery fire in Richmond was preventable, highlighting flaws in safety protocols and regulations.

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.

'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.

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

A new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.

Health

Early forever chemicals' exposure could impact economic success in adulthood study

Exposure to PFAS chemicals in childhood may negatively impact economic success and educational attainment in adulthood.

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.

'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.

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

A new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.

Health

Early forever chemicals' exposure could impact economic success in adulthood study

Exposure to PFAS chemicals in childhood may negatively impact economic success and educational attainment in adulthood.

A Texas Town Faced Dangerous Benzene Fumes. Regulators Never Told Residents.

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

fromAustin Monitor

Austin

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

Toxic blue-green algae blooms in Austin's Lady Bird Lake may pose serious health risks due to rising temperatures and drought.

Left-wing politics

A Texas Town Faced Dangerous Benzene Fumes. Regulators Never Told Residents.

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

fromAustin Monitor

Austin

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

Toxic blue-green algae blooms in Austin's Lady Bird Lake may pose serious health risks due to rising temperatures and drought.

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

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.

Environment

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

Warehouse emissions of ethylene oxide pose significant health risks, especially for families living nearby.

Alternative medicine

'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.

Healthcare

fromBoston.com

3 weeks ago

Hospital responds after multiple nurses in same unit report having brain tumors

Recent diagnoses of brain tumors among nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have raised concerns about potential environmental risks, prompting further investigation by the nurses' union.

#marine-life

Portland food

L.A. fire contaminant levels could sicken the marine food chain, new tests show

Heavy metals spiked in L.A.'s coastal waters post-January fires, threatening marine life and the ecosystem.

SF food

Video. Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

Unexplained microalgal bloom in South Australia has led to beach closures and health concerns due to toxic foam and dead fish.

Portland food

L.A. fire contaminant levels could sicken the marine food chain, new tests show

Heavy metals spiked in L.A.'s coastal waters post-January fires, threatening marine life and the ecosystem.

SF food

Video. Toxic foam and dead fish force beach closures in South Australia

Unexplained microalgal bloom in South Australia has led to beach closures and health concerns due to toxic foam and dead fish.

more#marine-life

Beer

I'm a vet for bees I think I might be the only one in the US

The author became a unique bee veterinarian to support pollinators and address antibiotic resistance concerns in beekeeping.

NYC food

Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water

Road salt is increasingly contaminating New York City's drinking water reservoirs, raising salinity levels and health concerns for the future.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.

fromMail Online

Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplastics

Microplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.

Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath

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.

fromNature

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?

Microplastics are found throughout the human body, prompting concerns about their health impacts, particularly in the brain.

OMG science

6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQED

Microplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.

Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

Microplastics from textiles pose significant risks, especially to children, prompting a call for regulatory action and addressing consumer habits.

Science

fromIntelligencer

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.

fromMail Online

Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplastics

Microplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.

Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath

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.

fromNature

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?

Microplastics are found throughout the human body, prompting concerns about their health impacts, particularly in the brain.

OMG science

6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQED

Microplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.

Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

Microplastics from textiles pose significant risks, especially to children, prompting a call for regulatory action and addressing consumer habits.

more#microplastics

Renovation

Their homes survived the Eaton fire. But living there has been hell, residents say

Residents are living in unsafe conditions after being displaced by a fire, lacking basic services and fearing health hazards.

#pollution

I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

Motherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.

Miscellaneous

Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico where a toxic cocktail' of pollution emerges

Heavy pollution from a nearby industrial plant poses severe health risks to families in Monterrey, indicated by alarming levels of toxic substances found in homes.

Miscellaneous

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

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

I was causing harm': author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

Motherhood is impacted by environmental pollution, a reality that should be addressed rather than ignored.

Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico where a toxic cocktail' of pollution emerges

Heavy pollution from a nearby industrial plant poses severe health risks to families in Monterrey, indicated by alarming levels of toxic substances found in homes.

Miscellaneous

US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds

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

more#pollution

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

Another fire at Moss Landing battery facility raises health and air quality concerns

Another fire occurred at Vistra Energy's battery storage facility in Monterey County, but evacuation was not deemed necessary this time.

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.

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.

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.

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.

Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to reduce pesticide reliance, raising awareness of health risks and environmental impacts.

#toxic-waste

Cancer

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.

Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warn

The EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.

Miscellaneous

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

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

Cancer

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.

Miscellaneous

Cancer-causing toxins could be spread over trendy Brooklyn neighborhood by Gowanus Canal dredging project, experts warn

The EPA's plan to excavate the Gowanus Canal raises concerns about transparency and potential toxins affecting the local community.

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Miscellaneous

Gowanus Canal's toxic sludge will be trucked through NYC neighborhoods - leaving locals fearing stomach-turning stench

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

Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

Testing revealed heavy metal contamination near the Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire, indicating environmental impact from the incident.

East Bay (California)

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

The Moss Landing Battery Plant fire has contaminated soil with heavy metals, particularly at Site 8, exceeding safety screening levels.

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Miscellaneous

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

Testing revealed heavy metal contamination near the Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire, indicating environmental impact from the incident.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

East Bay (California)

Moss Landing battery fire: Officials give update on preliminary findings of heavy metals near site

The Moss Landing Battery Plant fire has contaminated soil with heavy metals, particularly at Site 8, exceeding safety screening levels.

more#moss-landing

France news

Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests

The Independent champions accessible journalism while addressing key issues like reproductive rights and environmental hazards from illegal mining.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Radiation is normal at Cesar Chavez Park, but it's a different story underground, tests show

Cesar Chavez Park's surface radiation levels are safe for visitors, but subsurface tests reveal dangerous radium levels posing risks for workers.

UK politics

Labour under fire over plans for 40 more greenwashing' waste incinerators

Labour's incinerator plans face backlash over environmental and health concerns as communities resist new waste-burning facilities.

US environmental agency fast-tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductors

The EPA is accelerating the approval of PFAS chemicals for semiconductors, conflicting with its public commitment to regulate harmful substances.

fromArs Technica

Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matter

Flame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.

Miscellaneous

Louisiana's LNG terminals cost taxpayers $7 million for every person they employ

LNG terminals' tax breaks lead to community health issues and significant economic losses.

fromState of the Planet

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

High Heat Is Preferentially Killing the Young, Not the Old, New Research Finds

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

Education

Trials to restrict traffic around Hornchurch schools proposed

Proposed School Streets Zones aim to enhance safety and air quality around schools in Hornchurch.

Los Angeles

fromwww.dailynews.com

Scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to close natural gas storage storage facility

100 scientists urge Governor Gavin Newsom to shut down Aliso Canyon gas storage facility due to severe health risks following a major methane leak.

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

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

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Ancient Maya city of Ucanal was contaminated with mercury, study reveals

High levels of mercury contamination were discovered in Ucanal, potentially causing serious health issues for all inhabitants, regardless of their social status.

What's behind the alarming rise in birth defects in Brazil's illegal gold mining capital?

Illegal gold mining in Brazil is raising mercury poisoning concerns among Indigenous children, resembling historical cases like Minamata.