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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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1. January 12, 2026 | The New Lede
Long-term exposure to chlorpyrifos linked to Parkinson’s disease
People from California farm communities that had long-term exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos were more than twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease compared to residents without exposure, according to a new study. 2. January 11, 2026 | The Guardian
‘There’s a dark side to floristry’: are pesticides making workers seriously ill – or worse?
Unlike in food, there is no upper limit on the amount of pesticide residue levels in flowers. But after French officials linked the death of a florist’s child to exposure in pregnancy, many in the industry are now raising the alarm 3. January 10, 2026 | New York Post
‘Forever chemicals’ now linked to scary disease in teens
A new study raises fresh concerns, suggesting that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during adolescence may sharply increase the risk of developing a dangerous condition that often goes unnoticed until it has caused serious damage. 4. January 9, 2026 | Emerging Contaminants
E-waste recycling and trash incineration tied to flame retardant contamination in eggs
A recent review published found that eggs from chickens raised near waste disposal sites contained high levels of bromated flame retardants (BFRs), a class of long-lasting toxic industrial chemicals. 5. January 8, 2026 | The Guardian
Studies link some food preservatives to higher diabetes and cancer risk
Higher consumption of some food preservatives is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, two studies suggest. The findings, published in the medical journals Nature Communications and the BMJ, may have important public health implications given the ubiquitous use of these additives globally, researchers said. 6. January 8, 2026 | The Guardian
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact 7. January 7, 2026 | Wisconsin Public Radio
High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness
Findings from a long-running project have already shown high levels of PFAS in nestling bald eagles across Wisconsin. Now researchers are looking to gauge the effects on their health. 8. January 7, 2026 | Mongabay
Indonesia’s illegal gold boom leaves a toxic legacy of mercury pollution
A nearly 70% rise in global gold prices has accelerated illegal gold mining across Indonesia, including in Bukit Gajah Berani, a forest buffer next to Kerinci Seblat National Park, threatening critical tiger habitat and protected forests nationwide. 9. January 5, 2026 | Investigate Midwest
Increased pesticide use in Illinois is killing native oaks
While the amount of acres of soybeans and corn has remained stable for the past 25 years, the use of pesticides in Illinois has doubled. The state’s oldest trees are getting sick from the drift. 10. January 5, 2026 | Mongabay
Disease-carrying microplastics in the air we breathe
A new study from Indian megacities identifies inhalable microplastics as an emerging air pollutant. These micron-sized particles not only bypass barriers in the nose to reach the lungs but also carry pathogens that could find a host in human body and multiply. 11. January 2, 2026 | Grist
Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it’s worse than you think
Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires globally may be 70 percent higher than once believed. 12. December 31, 2025 | Newsweek
Popular Imported Fish Carry Human Health Risks
A link between eating certain imported fish and exposure to potentially toxic chemicals has been revealed by new research. 13. December 22, 2025 | M Live
Thousands of U.S. farmers have Parkinson’s. They blame a deadly pesticide.
Paraquat, a heavily regulated weed killer, is banned in more than 70 countries, but still legal in the United States. It's the subject of thousands of lawsuits claiming it’s linked to Parkinson’s disease. 14. December 20, 2025 | Le Monde
More than 1.7 million French schoolchildren face high 'pesticide pressure' levels
InvestigationLe Monde and a team of 10 scientists have established a barometer to measure the potential pesticide exposure level around every French school. 15. December 19, 2025 | PNAS
PFAS exposure linked to a nearly 200% increase in infant mortality, study finds
The infants of New Hampshire mothers whose water sources flowed through sites contaminated by PFAS experienced significantly higher rates of adverse health outcomes, and even death 16. December 19, 2025 | The Independent
How global seafood trade is moving ‘forever chemicals’ from contaminated waters to dinner plates
New study finds consumption patterns and trade matter as much as where fish are caught. 17. December 18, 2025 | The New Lede
Ultra-processed diets drive obesity and climate change — but solutions are within reach
Diets around the world dependent on ultra-processed foods and animal-based agriculture are driving obesity rates and climate change, but solutions exist that would bolster health, and save money and the planet, according to a new review. 18. December 16, 2025 | Michigan Advance
Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space
While access to nature bring mental health benefits, air pollution and poor walkability create barriers 19. December 14, 2025 | Science Norway
The EU bans PFAS in children's toys. When will toys become safe?
Toys will become much safer in a few years, says researcher. In 4.5 years, all toys must be free from PFAS and carry digital passports that provide information about production and safety testing. 20. December 12, 2025 | Mongabay
Banned for years, dangerous pesticides persist in Nigerian farming
Nigeria has banned a list of organochlorine pesticides since 2008, due to their potential health effects, but lab tests reveal small amounts of several such substances in soil, vegetable and soil animal samples in farm fields. 21. December 11, 2025 | BBC
Warning as lead and arsenic wash up on beach
Heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium, have been found on plastic pellets which washed up in their millions along the Sussex and Kent coast. 22. December 10, 2025 | IOL
New study links pesticide exposure to impaired brain development in South African children.
The findings suggest that routine, low-level exposure to agricultural pesticides may be affecting children’s brain development, with potential long-term effects on their cognitive skills and emotional well-being. 23. December 10, 2025 | The Guardian
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment 24. December 10, 2025 | Civil Eats
What to Know About PFAS in Pesticides
The EPA refutes that several of its recently approved pesticides are ‘forever chemicals.’ Here’s what the science says about these complicated substances. 25. December 10, 2025 | UNDARK
Can Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affect Gender Identity? Republish
Some scientists see it as a question worth exploring. But others say it’s dubious — and fodder for right-wing prejudice.
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