More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic #PFAS #chemicals in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-pfas-schools-drinking-water-central-bucks/
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https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-pfas-schools-drinking-water-central-bucks/
WHYY
Over 30 Pa. schools have toxic ‘forever chemicals' in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard
For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.
Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe? New Study Sparks Concern Over VOCs -
#Plastics #VOCs #Chemicals #Health #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/are-plastic-water-bottles-safe-new-study-sparks-concern-over-vocs/
#Plastics #VOCs #Chemicals #Health #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/are-plastic-water-bottles-safe-new-study-sparks-concern-over-vocs/
SciTechDaily
Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe? New Study Sparks Concern Over VOCs
Recent research indicates that sunlight-exposed plastic water bottles release harmful VOCs, necessitating safer materials and stricter regulations. A recent study explores the health hazards associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from plastic…
Women exposed to #PFAS #chemicals may risk shorter #breastfeeding duration
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
the Guardian
Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds
Commentary: Unfortunately, toxic #chemicals in #Shein products won’t be the tipping point for consumers of fast fashion
#Phthalates #RightToKnow #ChildrensHealth #InformedChoice
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/shein-buy-new-clothes-chemicals-fast-fashion-sustainability-4435071
#Phthalates #RightToKnow #ChildrensHealth #InformedChoice
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/shein-buy-new-clothes-chemicals-fast-fashion-sustainability-4435071
CNA
Commentary: Unfortunately, toxic chemicals in Shein products won’t be the tipping point for consumers of fast fashion
Environmental and ethical issues may not be the primary concern for some fast-fashion consumers. But will health risks from exposure to chemicals like phthalates be enough to change behaviour? NUS Business School’s Joe Escobedo weighs in.
Alarming Study Unveils How #PFAS #Chemicals Transfer From Mothers to Newborns -
#Babies #Breastfeeding #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-study-unveils-how-forever-chemicals-transfer-from-mothers-to-newborns/
#Babies #Breastfeeding #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-study-unveils-how-forever-chemicals-transfer-from-mothers-to-newborns/
SciTechDaily
Alarming Study Unveils How “Forever Chemicals” Transfer From Mothers to Newborns
A recent study by Fudan University found high levels of PFAS in maternal and infant sera and breast milk, indicating significant placental transfer and underscoring the need for stringent regulations to protect infants from exposure. Researchers have made…
Regulatory loopholes remain in 'industry blessed' US law regulating #chemicals
#PFAS #BigChemical #EPA #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/epa-pfas-laws-forever-chemicals-regulation-lobbying/article_eaa97c4e-3e2b-11ef-9922-e7ef1564402b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @postandcourier
#PFAS #BigChemical #EPA #EnvironmentalHealth
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/epa-pfas-laws-forever-chemicals-regulation-lobbying/article_eaa97c4e-3e2b-11ef-9922-e7ef1564402b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @postandcourier
The Post and Courier
Regulatory loopholes remain in 'industry blessed' U.S. law regulating chemicals
Loopholes in federal law make tracking PFAS "forever chemicals" and assessing their risks like a challenging game of "whack-a-mole" for government regulators.
Protecting #SephoraKids: How to keep tweens safe from harmful skin care and cosmetic ingredients
#SkinCare #MakeUp #Cosmetics #Chemicals #ChildrensHealth #Parenting #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/07/protecting-sephora-kids-how-keep-tweens-safe-harmful-skin-care-and via @ewg
#SkinCare #MakeUp #Cosmetics #Chemicals #ChildrensHealth #Parenting #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/07/protecting-sephora-kids-how-keep-tweens-safe-harmful-skin-care-and via @ewg
Environmental Working Group
Protecting ‘Sephora kids’: How to keep tweens safe from harmful skin care and cosmetic ingredients
Earlier this year, the “Sephora kids” trend set TikTok ablaze. Now even summer camps are asking skin-care-obsessed tweens to leave their serums, cleansers and body sprays at home.
New Study Links Toxic #Chemicals & #EMF to #Autism Causation
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/new_study_links_toxic_chemicals_emf_to_autism_causation
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/new_study_links_toxic_chemicals_emf_to_autism_causation
Moms Across America
New Study Links Toxic Chemicals & EMF to Autism Causation
New Study Links Toxic Chemicals & EMF to Autism Causation - A recent study finds a causative link between 15 specific chemicals, electro-magnetic fields and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Parent raises concerns about #foodsafety of popcorn bags for their kids: 'Should I be worried?'
#PFAS #Chemicals #ChildrensHealth #Parenting #InformedChoice #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/parent-raises-concerns-food-safety-033000168.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#PFAS #Chemicals #ChildrensHealth #Parenting #InformedChoice #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/parent-raises-concerns-food-safety-033000168.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Life
Parent raises concerns about food safety of popcorn bags for their kids: 'Should I be worried?'
"We think it would be reasonable to curtail the daily use of microwave popcorn.”
State senate bans toxic #PFAS #chemicals in firefighter gear
#Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut #Massachusetts
https://www.yahoo.com/news/state-senate-bans-toxic-pfas-022554952.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut #Massachusetts
https://www.yahoo.com/news/state-senate-bans-toxic-pfas-022554952.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
State senate bans toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear
The state senate has passed legislation banning toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear.