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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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
5 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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
5 months ago

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.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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
1 month 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.
#epa
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

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.
more#epa
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 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
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 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.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 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.
more#childrens-health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A doctor who studies toxic chemicals explains why he avoids paper receipts at the store

Receipts often contain bisphenols linked to serious health risks, prompting preference for digital alternatives.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
#food-safety
SF food
fromMail Online
3 months 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
3 months ago

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
fromMail Online
3 months 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
3 months ago

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.
more#food-safety
fromKqed
3 months 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
#environmental-policy
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NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Industry-Backed Bills Would Bar EPA From Carrying Out Its Mission, Experts Say

The IRIS program, vital for chemical toxicity assessments, faces significant threats from legislative actions limiting its use in environmental regulations.
Public health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How Colorado is regulating 5 'air toxics' in vulnerable neighborhoods

Colorado is establishing state-level air toxic health standards to combat air pollution effects in vulnerable communities.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

As it turned out, the workers' respirators weren't missing. REI had taken them away. This raised concerns about the company's transparency regarding safety.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.latimes.com
7 months ago

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

The recent study highlighted that 85% of black plastic items tested contained toxic chemicals, including flame retardants, pushing for public awareness against such products.
Miscellaneous
fromTruthout
7 months ago

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?

In the United States, no one is safe from formaldehyde, a widespread air pollutant that poses significant cancer risks, especially in homes where people feel safest.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

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

Lidieth Gomez's life is impacted by the pervasive use of toxic agrochemicals in banana plantations, linked to alarming health issues among local women and children.
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