How states and the EPA acted to ban the brain-damaging pesticide chlorpyrifos
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Chlorpyrifos is the most widely used organophosphate pesticide in the U.S., with millions of pounds sprayed every year. Scientists have definitively linked it to severe brain damage in children and ..read more
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Hidden ‘forever chemicals’ in popular high-end smartwatch and fitness tracker bands
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Looking to give a fitness tracker or smartwatch this holiday season? New University of Notre Dame research reveals a hidden concern: The wristbands on these popular products might expose wearers to ..read more
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EPA must limit discharges of ‘forever chemicals’ to protect public health
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Environmentalists are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and water resources by quickly proposing a rule that would limit manufacturing discharges of the toxic ..read more
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How the Trump administration could decide the fate of MoCRA
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MoCRA is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act – a much-needed step forward in reforming federal laws to ensure cosmetics are safer for consumers. This new law aims to strengthen regulation in ..read more
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Workout worries: Healthy ways to hit the gym and avoid harmful chemicals
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A cardio or yoga class or some weightlifting can be great for kicking off a healthier new year and new you. But common products used before, during and after you work out may expose you to an array of ..read more
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7 steps for healthier cleaning of your dorm room after winter break
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As winter break winds down, college students are gearing up to return to campus for the spring semester. Dust, dirt and odors might have collected while you were away, but before you start cleaning up ..read more
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Ready to eat healthy? 5 ways to cut UPF in the New Year
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You may have heard about the risks of consuming so-called ultra-processed food, or UPF ..read more
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‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge may taint nearly 70 million farmland acres
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Nearly 70 million acres of U.S. farmland could be contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to estimates from biosolids industry groups. This contamination stems from the ..read more
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The EPA hasn’t banned this brain-damaging pesticide, so states are stepping up
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Chlorpyrifos is the most widely used organophosphate pesticide in the U.S., with millions of pounds sprayed every year. Scientists have definitively linked it to severe brain damage in children and ..read more
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Is your black plastic spatula serving up toxic chemicals?
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Black plastic can be found in many kitchens, used for spatulas, tongs, storage containers and more – but these utensils may be leaching chemicals that could harm you ..read more
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