2 states ban #PFAS from firefighter gear. Advocates hope more will follow suit
#GetToxicsOut #Health #Safety #FireFighters
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/30/pfas-firefighter-gear-ban-massachusetts-connecticut/74946327007/
#GetToxicsOut #Health #Safety #FireFighters
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/30/pfas-firefighter-gear-ban-massachusetts-connecticut/74946327007/
USA TODAY
2 states ban PFAS from firefighter gear. Advocates hope more will follow suit
Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the nation to ban PFAS from firefighter gear, citing health hazards.
NC environmental officials petition #EPA to classify four #PFAS as hazardous
#DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nc-environmental-officials-petition-epa-204309493.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nc-environmental-officials-petition-epa-204309493.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
NC environmental officials petition EPA to classify four PFAS as hazardous
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality joined two other states in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to designate several PFAS as toxic air pollutants. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” affect soil, groundwater, and surface water…
"The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature."
#Pesticides #Paraquat #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/08/california-legislature-moves-fast-track-safety-review-toxic
#Pesticides #Paraquat #California #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/08/california-legislature-moves-fast-track-safety-review-toxic
Environmental Working Group
California legislature moves to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), now awaits Gov. Gavin…
More than half of the world does not trust its #drinkingwater and expects to be harmed by it: Study
#GetToxicsOut
https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-half-of-world-does-not-trust-its-drinking-water-and-expects-to-be-harmed-by-it-study-753667
#GetToxicsOut
https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-half-of-world-does-not-trust-its-drinking-water-and-expects-to-be-harmed-by-it-study-753667
WION
More than half of world does not trust its drinking water and expects to be harmed by it: Study
More than half the world does not trust its drinking water, and expects to be harmed by it in the next two years, a new global survey has found. The study was done using nationally representative data from 148,585 adults in 141 countries from the 2019 Lloyd’s…
Are we growing more dumber? Americans’ IQ scores drop in four of five measurements
#GetToxicsOut #BrainHealth #Intelligence
https://studyfinds.org/americans-iq-test-scores-drop/
#GetToxicsOut #BrainHealth #Intelligence
https://studyfinds.org/americans-iq-test-scores-drop/
Study Finds
Are we growing more dumber? Americans’ IQ scores drop in four of five measurements
EVANSTON, Ill. — IQ scores significantly increased from 1932 through the 20th century all over the world, with differences ranging from roughly three to five IQ points per decade. This phenomenon is known as the “Flynn Effect.” Now, however, a new study…
Cutting #pollution worldwide could add two years to average person’s life, says study
#GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth #UrbanLiving
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cutting-pollution-worldwide-could-add-112118098.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#GetToxicsOut #PublicHealth #UrbanLiving
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cutting-pollution-worldwide-could-add-112118098.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Cutting pollution worldwide could add two years to average person’s life, says study
The average person would add almost two years to their life expectancy if the world permanently cut fine particle pollution to meet safety standards, according to a new study.
Study: Nicotine, pesticides, cleaning products found in popular creek
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/study-nicotine-pesticides-cleaning-products-144557092.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/study-nicotine-pesticides-cleaning-products-144557092.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Study: Nicotine, pesticides, cleaning products found in popular creek
Tubing is a popular summer activity in Colorado, but one study found that the seasonal fun is leaving behind more than just a good time.
#Tennessee to debate use of biosolids on farmland amid cancer-linked #PFAS concerns
#Farmland #GetToxicsOut
https://wcyb.com/news/local/tennessee-to-debate-use-of-biosolids-on-farmland-amid-cancer-linked-pfas-concerns
#Farmland #GetToxicsOut
https://wcyb.com/news/local/tennessee-to-debate-use-of-biosolids-on-farmland-amid-cancer-linked-pfas-concerns
WCYB
Tennessee to debate use of biosolids on farmland amid cancer-linked PFAS concerns
There is growing concern nationwide about the impact of PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals are found in everything from non-stick cookware to firefighting fo
#Microplastics discovered in human brains for the first time: What it means for our health
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #BrainHealth #MentalHealth
https://www.psypost.org/microplastics-discovered-in-human-brains-for-the-first-time-what-it-means-for-our-health/
#Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #BrainHealth #MentalHealth
https://www.psypost.org/microplastics-discovered-in-human-brains-for-the-first-time-what-it-means-for-our-health/
PsyPost
Microplastics discovered in human brains for the first time: What it means for our health
Researchers found microplastics in human brains for the first time. These tiny plastic particles may enter through food, water, or air, and could pose health risks, but further studies are needed to understand their effects.
Long-Delayed U.S. Government Report Finally Released, Concludes #Fluoride Lowers IQ in Children
#ChildrensHealth #DrinkingWater #ConspiracyTheory #GetToxicsOut #ChildDevelopment
https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/ntp-report-fluoride-lowers-iq/
#ChildrensHealth #DrinkingWater #ConspiracyTheory #GetToxicsOut #ChildDevelopment
https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/ntp-report-fluoride-lowers-iq/
The Last American Vagabond
Long-Delayed U.S. Government Report Finally Released, Concludes Fluoride Lowers IQ in Children
The final version of the report confirms what previous draft versions have concluded - fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children.
Dye in #Doritos used in experiment that, like a 'magic trick,' created see-through mice 😳
#FoodAdditives #FoodDyes #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dye-doritos-used-experiment-magic-142003405.html
#FoodAdditives #FoodDyes #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.yahoo.com/news/dye-doritos-used-experiment-magic-142003405.html
Yahoo News
Dye in Doritos used in experiment that, like a 'magic trick,' created see-through mice
Tartrazine, a dye used in making Doritos, has a light-absorbing quality that researchers used to apply to mice so they could see through the skin.
“Our study supports the idea that pregnancy may be a sensitive period of PFAS exposure as it may be associated with long-term weight gain and subsequent adverse cardiometabolic health outcomes in women.”
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/exposure-to-chemicals-in-everyday-products-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-obesity-heart-disease-later-in-life/
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/exposure-to-chemicals-in-everyday-products-during-pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-obesity-heart-disease-later-in-life/
SciTechDaily
Exposure to Chemicals in Everyday Products During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Obesity, Heart Disease Later in Life
A study reveals that higher PFAS levels during pregnancy correlate with greater weight and body fat at age 50, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure to these harmful chemicals during pregnancy for long-term health benefits. Women with higher levels…
#PFAS #Chemicals Disrupt Brain Development
#BrainHealth #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/pfas-chemicals-disrupt-brain-development-390627
#BrainHealth #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/pfas-chemicals-disrupt-brain-development-390627
Technology Networks
PFAS Chemicals Disrupt Brain Development
Researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research discovered that PFAS chemicals disrupt brain development in zebrafish by altering the activity of genes similar to those in humans.
#PFAS #Pesticides Threaten Worse Environmental Harms Than DDT
#BigChemical #BigAg #GetToxicsOUT #FoodSupply #SoilHealth #Ecosystems
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pfas-in-pesticides-could-pose-a-greater-multigenerational-threat-than-ddt/
#BigChemical #BigAg #GetToxicsOUT #FoodSupply #SoilHealth #Ecosystems
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pfas-in-pesticides-could-pose-a-greater-multigenerational-threat-than-ddt/
Scientific American
PFAS in Pesticides Could Pose a Greater Multigenerational Threat Than DDT
A looming and poorly regulated PFAS threat comes from these chemicals’ common use in pesticides on farms nationwide
"Substances of particular concern include musk ambrette — a fragrance used in some detergents, perfumes and personal care products — and a group of medications called cholinergic agonists, according to the study, published on Tuesday in Endocrinology."
#ChildrensHealth #Chemicals #PersonalCare #GetToxicsOUT
https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4871684-chemicals-hormone-disruptors-puberty/
#ChildrensHealth #Chemicals #PersonalCare #GetToxicsOUT
https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4871684-chemicals-hormone-disruptors-puberty/
The Hill
Girls may be starting puberty earlier due to chemical exposure: Study
Girls exposed to certain chemicals that are common ingredients in household products may be starting puberty comparatively early, a new study has found. Substances of particular concern include mus…
How a #California county got #PFAS out of its #drinkingwater
#GetToxicsOut #Solutions
https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2024/09/12/how-a-california-county-got-pfas-out-of-its-drinking-water
#GetToxicsOut #Solutions
https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2024/09/12/how-a-california-county-got-pfas-out-of-its-drinking-water
KPBS
How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water by 2029. Orange County, Calif., got a head start.
Only 6 #Cinnamon Brands Were Deemed Safe for Consumption 😞
#LeadPoisoning #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Food #GetToxicsOut
https://tinyurl.com/ee2ut8u9
#LeadPoisoning #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Food #GetToxicsOut
https://tinyurl.com/ee2ut8u9
Aol
Only 6 Cinnamon Brands Were Deemed Safe for Consumption, According to a New Investigation by Consumer Reports
The disturbing new report found contamination in several brands.
WOW, I had no idea airplane cabins were doused with pesticides on a normal basis. No wonder respiratory symptoms are normal for so many after #traveling!
#RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://rumble.com/v5epo9p-are-you-getting-sick-from-your-airplane-fight-from-chemical-poisoning.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp
#RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://rumble.com/v5epo9p-are-you-getting-sick-from-your-airplane-fight-from-chemical-poisoning.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp
Rumble
Are YOU Getting Sick From Chemical Poisoning During Your Airplane Flight?
Pre-Embarkation Aircraft Disinsection with Toxic Chemicals Pre-Flight the aircraft is transfected with an aerosol insecticide for use inside the aircraft prior to departure. This product is used to pr
22% of San Joaquin Valley Residents Breathing Chemical #Pesticides, Study Finds
#BigChemical #BigAgriculture #Pollution #PublicHealth #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.ecowatch.com/san-joaquin-valley-pesticides-air-pollution.html
#BigChemical #BigAgriculture #Pollution #PublicHealth #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.ecowatch.com/san-joaquin-valley-pesticides-air-pollution.html
EcoWatch
22% of San Joaquin Valley Residents Breathing Chemical Pesticides, Study Finds - EcoWatch
In California's San Joaquin Valley, 22% of adults and 10% of children in a study were found to be breathing detectable levels of pesticides.