99% of US car interiors release suspected cancer-causing agents: Study
"Commuting to work shouldn't come with a cancer risk, and children shouldn't breathe in chemicals that can harm their brains on their way to school," the researchers say.
Scientists raise alarm over new invisible indoor air pollution
Children may be particularly vulnerable, researchers warn.
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Toxic chemicals in everyday products "enter the human body" via touch
Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.
South Florida could see water bill triple
New water treatment plants will make water safer for residents, but they'll see the cost in their monthly rates if the plants are approved.
US map reveals hotspots of toxic "forever chemicals"
The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.
Cat and dog flea treatments are polluting rivers
Large quantities of anti-flea treatments end up being washed away down the drain and ending up in rivers, where they can harm wildlife.
Mystery over why cat spray smells so bad finally solved
Scientists have never been sure why urine sprayed by a cat smells so much worse than normal urine—until now.
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Bird population faces "long-term consequences" from everyday chemicals
Researchers found high concentrations of the chemicals in falcon eggs despite certain products being phased out from the market.
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Oceans send "forever chemicals" back to land
Researchers found that the chemicals actually reemit back into the air when large ocean waves crash.
Unexploded WWI and WWII bombs growing "much more sensitive"
Explosive weapons from the world wars may be getting more and more volatile and are at risk of exploding when disturbed.
Scientists reveal common household chemicals that are brain health risk
Children are particularly vulnerable to these chemicals, the researchers warned.
'Widespread' lead exposure in Chicago, 68% of young children affected
Around 129,000 children younger than 6 years old were exposed to drinking water contaminated with the chemical.
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Beer might help us recycle electronic waste
"Biosorption using spent brewer's yeast presents a cheap and environmentally friendly approach," researcher Klemens Kremser said.
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US Air Pollution Has Changed Its Chemical Makeup Since 2006
The study comes soon after the EPA made stricter regulations for fine particulate matter earlier this month, meaning it will now be easier to track.
Obscure toxic pesticide found in 4 out of 5 people tested
Scientists have warned that the chemical may affect fertility and fetal development.
Tijuana River sewage contamination a "public health crisis"
Over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage, urban runoff and industrial waste have been spilled into the Tijuana over the past five years.
Green cleaners can still give off harmful vapors, may put "health at risk"
These harmful chemicals can cause eyes and nose irritation, breathing problems and an increased risk of cancer.
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Seattle's salmon death problem may be step nearer a solution
New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.
Scientists warn chemicals in baby products may cause premature birth
"These chemicals may be silently seeding lasting challenges for the health of the next generation," scientist Jiwon Oh said.
Toxicologists find 829 chemicals in everyday items may cause breast cancer
"Breast cancer is a hormonal disease, so the fact that so many chemicals can alter estrogen and progesterone is concerning," the researchers said.
Millions of toxic "mermaid tears" engulf coastline and threaten wildlife
These pellets can leach polluting chemicals and bacteria, which can be harmful to marine animals that end up eating them.
Toxicologists warn bug sprays may cause infertility and birth defects
Researchers at Harvard have discovered how a common ingredient in bug spray can affect the formation of cells.
Smelling women's tears changes men's behavior, psychologists find
Researchers found two regions of the brain associated with aggression were much less active in men who had sniffed a woman's tears before playing a game.
Cheese factory chemical leak sends dozens to hospital
At least 29 cheese factory workers in Tennessee were hospitalized following two leaks of a potentially fatal chemical.
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North Atlantic orcas reveal ocean's toxic pollution crisis
A new study of orcas has revealed the accumulation of hazardous chemicals in blubber samples.
Endangered sea turtles face more risk
"Some heavy metals, such as cadmium and antimony, were correlated with more females than expected," biologist Arthur Barraza told Newsweek.
Dolphins are being poisoned by their mother's milk, scientists warn
"Newborns are getting the highest concentrations soon after birth, at the time when they are most vulnerable," a biologist said.
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Map shows ozone hole was size of North America at 2023 peak
The South Pole's ozone hole was 10 million square miles on September 21, ranking it as the 12th largest single-day ozone hole since 1979.
Dangerous "forever chemicals" in your everyday items are causing cancer
PFAS chemicals, found in household objects including non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing, are linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancers.
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Volcanic eruption punched a hole in Earth's ozone layer, study finds
Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Haapai pumped huge amounts of water vapor and other chemicals into the atmosphere.