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fromtime.com
6 days ago

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

In her book 'Murderland,' Caroline Fraser investigates the lead-crime hypothesis, suggesting toxic chemicals contributed to the spike in serial killers during the '70s and '80s.
Mental health
#environmental-health
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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.
more#environmental-health
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

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

At hundreds of mining sites in the region, in-situ leaching is proving to be a huge risk to both the environment and local villagers.
UK news
#childrens-health
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month 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 month 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
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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.
more#food-safety
Los Angeles
fromKqed
2 months 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
more#environmental-policy
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 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.
#pfas
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 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.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

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

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.
more#pfas
#public-health
Public health
fromFast Company
3 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 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
3 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.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 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.
more#public-health
Miscellaneous
fromwww.latimes.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 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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