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826. March 7, 2022 | The New York TImes
E.P.A. to Tighten Tailpipe Rules for the Biggest Polluters on the Road
For the first time since 2001, the government is setting more stringent limits on pollution from trucks, vans, and buses that harms human health. 827. March 2, 2022 | UN News
Nations sign up to end global scourge of plastic pollution
The landmark resolution addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal. 828. March 1, 2022 | ABC10
Fewer heart attacks linked to reduced air pollution
With fewer cars and factories in operation during some of the earlier pandemic lockdowns, the environment reaped the benefits. 829. February 28, 2022 | The Guardian
Smoke from Black Summer bushfires depleted ozone layer, study finds
Smoke injected high into the atmosphere by the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires resulted in a depletion of the ozone layer, new research has found. 830. February 22, 2022 | World Economic Forum
Air pollution can increase the threat posed by COVID-19
Breathing polluted air contributes to 7 million premature deaths each year and can increase the threat posed by COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 831. February 18, 2022 | Environmental Health News
Prenatal exposure to toxics risks delay of child’s brain development
Everyday levels of a pregnant woman’s exposure to mixtures of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), put their child at an increased risk of delayed language development, according to new research. 832. February 17, 2022 | Environmental Health News
BPA safety: The toxic chemical limbo game
After careful evaluation of the latest science, European officials have proposed lowering the safe daily dose of bisphenol-A, or BPA, by a factor of 100,000. 833. February 16, 2022 | Environmental Health News
Investigation: PFAS on our shelves and in our bodies
A wide-ranging, ongoing investigation of PFAS in everyday products has uncovered evidence of the toxics in our clothes, food, and makeup—including in many so-called “green” and “organic” brands. 834. February 15, 2022 | Environmental Health News
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals used in a vast number of consumer and industrial products. They’re often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because most don’t break down. Use this guide to understand PFAS and how to limit your exposure. 835. February 11, 2022 | New York Times
The types of plastics families should avoid
If it seems like plastic is everywhere, that’s because it is. But there are ways to limit your exposure. 836. February 10, 2022 | Environmental Health News
Europe’s revolutionary BPA proposal puts more scrutiny on US regulatory inaction
If a scientific opinion recently proposed by European officials is upheld, the recommended daily dose of bisphenol-A, or BPA, in Europe will be more than a million-fold lower than what U.S. regulators say is safe. 837. February 2, 2022 | Environmental Health News
Evidence of PFAS chemicals in sports bras
Fifteen out of 23 popular sports bras have detectable levels of fluorine, an indicator of toxic PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation. 838. February 1, 2022 | Environmental Health News
BPA replacement linked to increased cardiovascular disease
Bisphenol-S (BPS), a replacement chemical for bisphenol-A (BPA), may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. population, according to a new study published earlier this month in Environmental Sciences Europe. 839. January 26, 2022 | Environmental Health News
PFAS widespread in water- and stain-resistant outdoor clothes, home linens
Looking for a new tablecloth or comforter? You might want to take a closer look if it’s stain-resistant because it likely contains toxic “forever chemicals,” according to a new report. 840. January 21, 2022 | Environmental Health News
The alarming link between air pollution and mental illness
Environmental Health News reporter Kristina Marusic recently spoke about the links between pollution and mental health during a webinar for the Pittsburgh-based Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP). 841. January 20, 2022 | Environmental Health News
Investigation finds evidence of PFAS in workout and yoga pants
One in four pairs of popular leggings and yoga pants tested have detectable levels of fluorine, an indicator of toxic PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation. 842. January 20, 2022 | New Scientist
Air pollution makes it harder for pollinators to find plants
A field trial found that levels of nitrogen oxides and ozone similar to those near roads led to a 70 per cent drop in the numbers of bees and butterflies on mustard plants 843. January 19, 2022 | The New Statesman
Chemical pollution threatens life on Earth. What are the solutions?
The amount of chemical pollution in the world is dangerous for human health and nature, said scientists this week. Economics and policies should reflect this reality. 844. January 19, 2022 | The Washington Post
For the first time in over 30 years, the EPA adds to its list of hazardous air pollutants
The move will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to curb the use of 1-bromopropane, a powerful dry-cleaning solvent linked to cancer 845. January 18, 2022 | The Guardian
Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists
Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global ecosystems upon which life depends. 846. January 18, 2022 | WPR
UW-Madison researchers studying more targeted alternative to pesticides
RNA interference could be better for the environment, professor says. 847. January 17, 2022 | The Guardian
Toxic reaction: How to clear dangerous pollutants out of your home
After tests revealed the levels of harmful chemicals in her blood, the environmental writer vowed to discover the best ways to keep her family safe. 848. January 17, 2022 | KHN
Long-excluded uterine cancer patients are a step closer to 9/11 benefits
The hormone-related cancer can develop after someone is exposed to the kind of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including benzene, that were found in the dust that lingered in Lower Manhattan for months after the 9/11 attacks. 849. January 17, 2022 | The Globe and Mail
Opinion: My cancer diagnosis brought the links between pollution and health close to home
When the effects of pollution start affecting people directly, we become truly concerned and demand action. 850. January 17, 2022 | WHTV
ozone crop yields food Ozone harms East Asian crops, costing $63 billion a year, scientists say
Fossil fuel emissions aren’t just driving climate change and worsening air quality, they’re also hurting crop yields enough to cause some $63 billion in annual losses in East Asia, scientists say.
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