Study looks at potential link between #PFAS #chemicals and disease at former Naval Air Station
#Military #ServiceMembers #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/study-looks-at-potential-link-between-forever-chemicals-and-disease-at-former-naval-air-station/3855649/
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/study-looks-at-potential-link-between-forever-chemicals-and-disease-at-former-naval-air-station/3855649/
NBC10 Philadelphia
Study looks at potential link between 'forever chemicals' and disease at former Naval Air Station
Potential health issues that surround “forever chemicals" in water has residents and scientists looking for answers and a local Naval Air Station is at the center.
The #toxic #chemicals on #fruits and #vegetables – and whether washing really makes a difference
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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/truth-toxic-chemicals-fruit-veg-080000683.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/truth-toxic-chemicals-fruit-veg-080000683.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Life
The toxic chemicals on fruit and veg – and whether washing really makes a difference
This summer’s strawberries and cream could come with a sprinkling of chemical residue, according to a recent study by Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Their analysis of the latest government data concluded that some of our staple foods including fresh fruit…
Australian research to assess impact of firefighting #chemicals on aquatic #ecosystems
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https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/water/australian-research-to-assess-impact-of-firefighting-chemicals-on-aquatic-ecosystems/
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https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/water/australian-research-to-assess-impact-of-firefighting-chemicals-on-aquatic-ecosystems/
Cosmos
Impact of firefighting chemicals on ecosystems is unknown
Lanctôt has been awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowship to determine the ecological impacts of firefighting chemicals
Study finds young girls most sensitive to #PFAS #chemicals found in Australian vegetables
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-young-girls-sensitive-pfas-chemicals.html via @medical_xpress
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-young-girls-sensitive-pfas-chemicals.html via @medical_xpress
Medicalxpress
Study finds young girls most sensitive to PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in Australian vegetables
Researchers have revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in vegetables from Sydney and Newcastle in Australia. The research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food ...
#MultipleChemicalSensitivity Recognized by State of #Massachusetts
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https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/05/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-recognized-by-state-of-massachusetts/
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https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/05/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-recognized-by-state-of-massachusetts/
Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Recognized by State of Massachusetts - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey proclaimed May 12 -18, 2024 as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Week.
New research suggests #chemicals alter genes of #firefighters, leading to #cancer
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https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/new-research-suggests-chemicals-alter-genes-of-firefighters-leading-to-cancer
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https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/new-research-suggests-chemicals-alter-genes-of-firefighters-leading-to-cancer
ABC15 Arizona
New research suggests chemicals alter genes of firefighters, leading to cancer
A new study from the University of Arizona and the University of Michigan has discovered chemical exposures on the job could result in firefighters having an increased risk of prostate cancer.
Lawyers to #Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ #PFAS Lawsuits
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawyers-plastics-makers-prepare-astronomical-174742644.html
Yahoo News
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…
General Mills faces pressure to remove #plastic #chemicals from food
#GetToxicsOut #Food #Health #ChildrensHealth #AnniesOrganics
https://www.yahoo.com/news/general-mills-faces-renewed-calls-171351777.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/general-mills-faces-renewed-calls-171351777.html
Yahoo News
General Mills faces pressure to remove plastic chemicals from food
Consumer advocates are pushing the conglomerate to stop using chemicals linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Litigation: #BIC Sued Over #PFAS #Chemicals in Razors
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https://natlawreview.com/article/pfas-litigation-bic-sued-over-forever-chemicals-razors
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https://natlawreview.com/article/pfas-litigation-bic-sued-over-forever-chemicals-razors
The National Law Review
PFAS Litigation: BIC Sued Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Razors
On May 15, BIC USA Inc. was hit with a proposed class action in California federal court concerning allegations that some of its razors contain per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”