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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Health advocates warn government's claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Hundreds of infant formula samples were reported as meeting high safety standards, while advocates and scientists cite widespread contamination and risk for newborns.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by extremely frustrating' delays

EU pollution controls for hazardous substances face significant delays, resulting in increased chemical pollution and health risks.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Hangar One has been restored to its original form, free of toxic chemicals, marking a significant milestone for technology and innovation.
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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People in North Yorkshire town found to have alarming' levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents in Bentham have alarmingly high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to a local firefighting foam factory.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US's most toxic chemicals

A proposed rule would weaken EPA safety reviews for many toxic chemicals, shorten review timelines, reduce scrutiny, and block state bans or restrictions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA

Confirmation of Douglas Troutman would place former chemical industry lobbyists in the top four EPA toxics positions, raising public health and safety concerns.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique's rivers DW 09/16/2025

Illegal and informal gold mining in Manica uses mercury, cyanide, and arsenic, contaminating rivers and drinking-water sources and prompting government crackdowns and company reviews.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Sustainable period products that actually work: the best pads, menstrual cups and swimwear, tested

Disposable menstrual products create massive plastic waste and can contain toxic chemicals; reusable options like menstrual cups and period underwear reduce environmental and health impacts.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds

People inhale tens of thousands of tiny microplastic particles daily, many (1–10 µm) small enough to reach deep lungs and enter the bloodstream.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day

The latest draft text for a global plastic treaty was widely rejected, lacking limits on plastic production and addressing toxic chemicals.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Cancer and Alzheimer's strongly' linked to toxic chemicals in food and water

Toxic chemicals, including pesticides, pose serious health risks underestimated globally, contributing to environmental problems and diseases.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that

Many personal care products in the U.S. contain toxic ingredients with little federal oversight.
Mental health
fromtime.com
11 months ago

Why Do So Many Serial Killers Come From the Pacific Northwest? A New Book Offers a Theory

The 1970s and '80s saw a spike in serial killers in the U.S. attributed to various factors, including toxic environmental pollutants.
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