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Portland
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago
San Francisco

This Southern California Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State-and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.

Portland
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek-and fracking has only made it worse

A landfill in Pennsylvania discharges toxic industrial wastewater into Sewickley Creek, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago
San Francisco

This Southern California Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State-and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.

more#public-health
#microplastics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are alarmingly present in all major European rivers, indicating widespread environmental pollution.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Widespread alarming microplastic levels are found in European rivers, raising concerns for aquatic ecology.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are alarmingly present in all major European rivers, indicating widespread environmental pollution.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Widespread alarming microplastic levels are found in European rivers, raising concerns for aquatic ecology.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
more#microplastics
#nickel-mining
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#pfas
more#pfas
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

About 15% of world's cropland polluted with toxic metals, say researchers

A significant portion of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, affecting human health and agriculture.
#river-wandle
more#river-wandle
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why the Baby Bust Is Our Biggest Problem

Declining reproduction rates in developed countries threaten population sustainability due to economic factors and biological impacts of pollution.
#industrial-waste
more#industrial-waste
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Vehicle tyres found to be biggest source of nanoplastics in the high Alps

Vehicle tyre wear is identified as the leading source of nanoplastic pollution in the Alps, emphasizing a global environmental concern.
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