“It's really disappointing to see the polluters that are spewing this stuff out into the environment and contaminating the drinking water, joining forces with the water utilities themselves in trying to overturn these rules.”
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/21/nx-s1-5013957/pfas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rule-lawsuits
#PFAS #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/21/nx-s1-5013957/pfas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rule-lawsuits
NPR
The EPA's new limits on PFAS in drinking water face legal challenges
Chemical companies and water utilities are challenging the EPA’s recent rule putting limits on six PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
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/
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
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.
Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs
#Water #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOUT #PublicHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lead-water-pipes-created-health-123510168.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#Water #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOUT #PublicHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lead-water-pipes-created-health-123510168.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
Yahoo News
Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries…
Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.
#EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://theconversation.com/epa-has-lowered-the-screening-level-for-lead-in-soil-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-households-across-the-us-224609?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton via @ConversationUS
#ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://theconversation.com/epa-has-lowered-the-screening-level-for-lead-in-soil-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-households-across-the-us-224609?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton via @ConversationUS
The Conversation
EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US
The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.
Connecticut firefighters sue DuPont, 3M, Honeywell over allegedly contaminated gear
#Firefighters #PFAS #Health #GetToxicsOUT
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/connecticut-firefighters-sue-dupont-3m-214455490.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooFinance
#Firefighters #PFAS #Health #GetToxicsOUT
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/connecticut-firefighters-sue-dupont-3m-214455490.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooFinance
Yahoo Finance
Connecticut firefighters sue DuPont, 3M, Honeywell over allegedly contaminated gear
DuPont, 3M, Honeywell and 16 other defendants were sued on Tuesday by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was contaminated by toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancer. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said they believed the proposed class…
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…
Four herbicides and two insecticides were linked to increased risk of renal cell carcinoma in people licensed to apply pesticides, according to authors of a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
The study is the largest and most comprehensive investigation of pesticide use and kidney cancer, said scientists at NIEHS and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
#Pesticides #FarmWorkers #BigChemical #Health #Cancer #GetToxicsOUT #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.factor.niehs.nih.gov/2020/7/papers/kidney-cancer
The study is the largest and most comprehensive investigation of pesticide use and kidney cancer, said scientists at NIEHS and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
#Pesticides #FarmWorkers #BigChemical #Health #Cancer #GetToxicsOUT #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.factor.niehs.nih.gov/2020/7/papers/kidney-cancer
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
"This is important because we see a shift in industry towards chemicals with shorter chain lengths because these are believed to be less toxic. However, the trade-off might be that we absorb more of them, so we need to know more about the risks involved."
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
Newsweek
Toxic forever chemicals pass into human skin, scientists warn
"The ability of these chemicals to be absorbed through skin has previously been dismissed," the researchers say.
Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes
#PFAS #BabyWipes #Babies #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wral.com/video/potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-some-baby-wipes/21498065/
#PFAS #BabyWipes #Babies #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wral.com/video/potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-some-baby-wipes/21498065/
WRAL.com
Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes
The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients.