Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide; Addison residents call for moratorium
#Pesticides #AerialSpraying #Health #ChildrensHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/environment/worcester-holdings-sprays-pines-pesticide-addison-residents-moratorium/97-23939663-20c8-4cdf-878f-824d0b2c8e3e
#Pesticides #AerialSpraying #Health #ChildrensHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/environment/worcester-holdings-sprays-pines-pesticide-addison-residents-moratorium/97-23939663-20c8-4cdf-878f-824d0b2c8e3e
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Conventional #InsectRepellents: Bug Sprays That Pose a Danger to You and Your Environment
#InsectWeek #Health #ChildrensHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Summer #InformedChoice
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#InsectWeek #Health #ChildrensHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Summer #InformedChoice
tinyurl.com/insect-repellents
A new study reveals how a decades-long effort to curtail plastic regulations by plastic producers could result in legal consequences.
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/plastic-manufacturers-may-have-broken-us-laws/
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/plastic-manufacturers-may-have-broken-us-laws/
Mother Jones
Plastic manufacturers may have broken US laws
A new study reveals how a decades-long effort to curtail plastic regulations by plastic producers could result in legal consequences.
Brazil’s environmental agency IBAMA has sued Syngenta alleging the chemicals company caused “environmental damage” by producing and selling pesticides using much higher concentrations of a carcinogen than allowed under law.
#Syngenta #Pesticides #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BigChemical
https://whtc.com/2024/07/04/brazil-sues-syngenta-for-alleged-environmental-damage/
#Syngenta #Pesticides #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BigChemical
https://whtc.com/2024/07/04/brazil-sues-syngenta-for-alleged-environmental-damage/
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Brazil sues Syngenta for alleged environmental damage
By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's environmental agency IBAMA has sued Syngenta alleging the chemicals company caused "environmental damage" by producing and selling pesticides using much higher concentrations of a carcinogen than allow...
'Green' lithium batteries used in mobile phones and electric cars are leaking cancer-causing chemicals into the water, experts claim.
#LithiumBatteries #ElectricVehicles #GreenWashing #Chemcials #Cancer #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
https://mol.im/a/13611329
#LithiumBatteries #ElectricVehicles #GreenWashing #Chemcials #Cancer #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
https://mol.im/a/13611329
Mail Online
Alert over toxic chemicals from the batteries in our phones and cars
Scientists in the US discovered that rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are leaking harmful substances called PFAS into the environment during production and after disposal.
"Scientists have issued a warning after finding worryingly high levels of fiberglass inside oysters and mussels. This is the first time the tiny glass fragments have been identified in the marine food chain, raising concerns for both human and environmental safety."
#Health #EnvironmentalHealth #MarineLife
https://www.newsweek.com/glass-food-chain-pollution-seafood-1922314
#Health #EnvironmentalHealth #MarineLife
https://www.newsweek.com/glass-food-chain-pollution-seafood-1922314
Newsweek
Glass found in food chain for first time
"We're just starting to understand the extent of fiberglass contamination," researchers said.
How to Use Garlic in Your #Garden for #Organic #PestControl, According to a Pro
#Gardening #GerdeningTips #GetToxicsOut #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/garlic-garden-organic-pest-control-100000068.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Gardening #GerdeningTips #GetToxicsOut #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/garlic-garden-organic-pest-control-100000068.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Life
How to Use Garlic in Your Garden for Organic Pest Control, According to a Pro
We spoke with an expert to understand how to use garlic in your garden for pest control. This easy DIY solution is organic and effective according to an etymologist.
Canada Crowdsources Ideas to Tackle Textile-Derived Plastic Waste and Pollution
#PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canada-crowdsources-ideas-tackle-textile-140000141.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
#PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canada-crowdsources-ideas-tackle-textile-140000141.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
Yahoo News
Canada Crowdsources Ideas to Tackle Textile-Derived Plastic Waste and Pollution
Environment and Climate Change Canada is soliciting ideas to help shape a plan to combat waste from textiles and apparel.
#Permaculture #Agriculture Boosts #Biodiversity | Technology Networks
#Farming #SoilHealth #Nutrition #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/permaculture-agriculture-boosts-biodiversity-388463
#Farming #SoilHealth #Nutrition #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/permaculture-agriculture-boosts-biodiversity-388463
Technology Networks
Permaculture Agriculture Boosts Biodiversity
New research shows that permaculture brings about a significant improvement in biodiversity, soil quality and carbon storage.
“We can’t break down sucralose, and a lot of microorganisms can’t break it down, either, because it’s a really tough molecule that doesn’t degrade easily. So there are a lot of questions about how it is affecting the environment and whether it’s something that could impact our microbial communities.”
#ArtificialSweetners #Sucralose #EnvironmentalHealth #Ecosystems
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-ecosystem-disrupting-potential-of-artificial-sweetener/
#ArtificialSweetners #Sucralose #EnvironmentalHealth #Ecosystems
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-ecosystem-disrupting-potential-of-artificial-sweetener/
SciTechDaily
Scientists Uncover Ecosystem Disrupting Potential of Artificial Sweetener
New research explores the environmental implications of sucralose, showing its potential to disrupt aquatic microbial populations and stressing the need for further research to assess its full impact. Scientific research has well established that the human…