Scientists raise alarm about #plastic used in #agriculture: 'There are emerging concerns'
#Microplastics #Nanoplastics #Food #Health #PFAS #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-raise-alarm-plastic-used-033000139.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Microplastics #Nanoplastics #Food #Health #PFAS #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-raise-alarm-plastic-used-033000139.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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Scientists raise alarm about plastic used in agriculture: 'There are emerging concerns'
Though the use of plastics in agriculture has provided benefits, experts are now raising concerns about potential repercussions.
This holiday weekend, avoid foam on the water: Officials
#MemorialDayWeekend #PFAS #Pollution #Health #ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/holiday-weekend-avoid-foam-water-195724220.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#MemorialDayWeekend #PFAS #Pollution #Health #ChildrensHealth
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This holiday weekend, avoid foam on the water: Officials
Some studies link high exposure to certain PFAS with high cholesterol and liver damage, as well as other health effects.
Lawyers to #Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ #PFAS Lawsuits
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
#PlasticPollution #Pollution #Chemicals #BigChemical
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
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Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits
The defense lawyer minced no words as he addressed a room full of plastic-industry executives. Prepare for a wave of lawsuits with potentially “astronomical” costs. Speaking at a conference this year, the lawyer, Brian Gross, said the coming litigation…
Analysis of water source composition raises serious health concerns worldwide: 'Comparable results could be found across the globe'
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #BigChemical #Pollution #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/analysis-water-source-composition-raises-003000484.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #BigChemical #Pollution #GetToxicsOut
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Analysis of water source composition raises serious health concerns worldwide: 'Comparable results could be found across the globe'
"Manufacturers knew that potentially damaging PFAS were accumulating in people's bloodstreams, but little was done to communicate that threat to the public."
"An Indianapolis-based company pleaded guilty to animal welfare and water pollution crimes at a now-shuttered dog-breeding facility in Virginia where, two years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered the surrender of more than 4,000 beagles that would have been sold to laboratories for drug experiments."
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #DrugTrials #AnimalWelfare #Beagles #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-linked-4-000-rescued-195244507.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #DrugTrials #AnimalWelfare #Beagles #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-linked-4-000-rescued-195244507.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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Company linked to 4,000 rescued beagles forced to pay $35M in fines
The multimillion dollar fine stems from a 2022 investigation where federal and Virginian official found animal and environmental violations.
#Pollution could put #children at greater #mentalhealth risk, study says
#UrbanLiving #ChildrensMentalHealth
https://uk.style.yahoo.com/mental-health-issues-air-noise-pollution-083236143.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @yahoolifeuk
#UrbanLiving #ChildrensMentalHealth
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Pollution could put children at greater mental health risk, study says
Exposure to air and noise pollution from early ages, even from pregnancy, has been associated with depression and anxiety.
#Chemicals from car tires are in leafy greens: study
#GetToxicsOut #Agriculture #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/chemicals-car-tires-leafy-greens-180156412.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#GetToxicsOut #Agriculture #Pollution
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Chemicals from car tires are in leafy greens: study
Chemical additives from car tires have ended up in leafy greens, according to a new study.
Drinking water bills could be set to soar
#DrinkingWater #Pollution #PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/pfas-drinking-water-water-bills-epa-will-water-bills-go-1912178
#DrinkingWater #Pollution #PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/pfas-drinking-water-water-bills-epa-will-water-bills-go-1912178
Newsweek
Drinking water bills could be set to soar
Several regulators told Newsweek that people might have to pay more to fund systems that will clean America's drinking water.
Dolphins along U.S. East Coast contaminated with high levels of mercury — What does this mean for people?
#Mercury #Pollution #Health #BrainHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://studyfinds.org/dolphins-east-coast-mercury/
#Mercury #Pollution #Health #BrainHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://studyfinds.org/dolphins-east-coast-mercury/
Study Finds
Dolphins along U.S. East Coast contaminated with high levels of mercury -- What does this mean for people?
Researchers have found elevated mercury levels in dolphins across the Southeastern United States, namely along the Florida and Georgia coasts.
Childhood exposure to air #pollution may increase adult risk of bronchitis
#ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/childhood-exposure-air-pollution-may-141414659.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#ChildrensHealth
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Childhood exposure to air pollution may increase adult risk of bronchitis
Exposure to air pollution as a child increases an adult's risk of bronchitis, a new study warns.