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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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26. July 22, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Bald eagle chicks in Great Lakes region show signs of toxic chemical exposure
Baby bald eagles nesting near the Great Lakes are testing positive for PFAS and other long-banned pollutants, raising alarms about the persistence of toxic chemicals in the ecosystem. 27. July 22, 2025 | The Hill
Reusable period products found to contain harmful PFAS chemicals, study finds
Scientists have found that many reusable menstrual products, including period underwear and washable pads, contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), raising concerns about prolonged skin exposure to these persistent and potentially toxic chemicals. 28. July 21, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Pesticide exposure during pregnancy may be harming farmworkers’ kids in California
Working in the fields while pregnant is common in Watsonville, but many women don’t realize the pesticides around them could be endangering their children’s long-term health. 29. July 19, 2025 | The Washington Post
Maine residents confront medical confusion and mental toll after PFAS exposure
Residents in central Maine are struggling to access medical guidance and testing after discovering their well water was contaminated with PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals linked to numerous health risks. 30. July 19, 2025 | The Guardian
Pesticide mixtures may increase pregnancy risks, new study finds
Pregnant women exposed to multiple pesticides face higher chances of complications than those exposed to a single pesticide, according to new research from Argentina. 31. July 17, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Contaminated drinking water in Illinois raises concern over PFAS exposure risks
State officials in Illinois have warned residents in dozens of communities that their drinking water contains unsafe levels of PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues. 32. July 17, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Wildfire smoke poses growing health threats as politics delay response
Wildfire smoke, now a year-round hazard in North America, is linked to rising health risks — from asthma to cognitive decline — even as political fights stall coordinated responses and research funding. 33. July 17, 2025 | The New Lede
Toxic insecticides are showing up in Colorado water at staggering levels
Insecticides linked to bee die-offs and birth defects are showing up in Colorado’s water at levels 100 times higher than what experts say aquatic life can handle. 34. July 17, 2025 | Mongabay
Plastic waste burned in poor countries releases toxic smoke and threatens global health
Communities in the Global South are increasingly burning plastic waste in open pits and homes, releasing dangerous toxins and raising alarm among health experts ahead of upcoming United Nations treaty talks. 35. July 14, 2025 | Euronews
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to higher risk of slow-growing brain tumors
People exposed to traffic-related air pollution over many years may face an increased risk of developing meningiomas, a typically non-cancerous but potentially harmful brain tumor. 36. July 14, 2025 | The Independent
Vietnam plans to ban gas-powered motorcycles in Hanoi to curb worsening air pollution
Vietnam will begin phasing out fossil-fuel motorcycles in central Hanoi starting July 2026, as the country attempts to improve air quality and reduce climate emissions. 37. July 14, 2025 | The New Lede
FDA urges food industry to drop synthetic dyes as new plant-based color gains approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new natural food dye made from gardenia plants and is pressing the food industry to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes like Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer. 38. July 14, 2025 | The Conversation
Pesticide pollution is altering how fish behave in freshwater and ocean ecosystems
Pesticides are disrupting fish social behavior across species and ecosystems, potentially weakening aquatic populations and destabilizing food webs before visible die-offs occur. 39. July 11, 2025 | Newsweek
Toxic chemicals found in tap water across the U.S., new data shows
A sweeping analysis of public water systems found that Americans in all 50 states are exposed to drinking water contaminated with multiple harmful chemicals — some above federal legal limits. 40. July 10, 2025 | Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Wireless radiation levels in the home linked to neurodevelopmental delays in children
A recent study published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science found significant associations between levels of wireless radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure in the home and child development. 41. July 9, 2025 | Nature
Scientists call for removal of over 4,200 “chemicals of concern” from plastics
A recent paper published in Nature examines the vast number of chemicals used in plastic products, the significant knowledge gaps around their potential hazards, and a path toward more efficient regulations. 42. July 8, 2025 | BBC
China’s rare earth mining boom leaves toxic legacy in water and soil
China’s dominance in rare earth metals has come at a steep environmental cost, with radioactive waste and polluted land plaguing communities near key mining sites in Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi. 43. July 6, 2025 | The Guardian
Weedkiller chemical replacing glyphosate may pose greater health risks, scientists warn
A widely used herbicide ingredient called diquat, now common in US weedkillers, damages organs and gut bacteria and is banned in many other countries, according to a new review of research. 44. July 6, 2025 | People
Toddlers across U.S. already exposed to dozens of toxic chemicals, study finds
Children in the United States are regularly exposed to dozens of potentially harmful chemicals long before they reach kindergarten, according to a new study of kids ages 2 to 4. 45. July 3, 2025 | The Guardian
Toxic chemicals in school uniforms face potential UK ban under new bill
Lawmakers in the UK are considering a ban on PFAS and synthetic fibers in school uniforms due to growing evidence of health and environmental risks associated with microplastics and “forever chemicals.” 46. July 1, 2025 | The Hill
New research finds gut bacteria may help clear PFAS from the body
Certain human gut bacteria appear capable of absorbing and excreting toxic PFAS chemicals, suggesting a new potential way to reduce internal exposure to these widespread pollutants. 47. June 29, 2025 | The New Lede
Clothing chemicals tied to higher gestational diabetes risk in pregnant women carrying boys
Pregnant women exposed to chemicals in clothing dyes and plastics faced increased odds of developing gestational diabetes, particularly when carrying male fetuses, according to new research. 48. June 25, 2025 | The New Lede
Many popular packaged foods still use synthetic dyes, especially those sold to children
Nearly one in five packaged foods sold in the U.S. contain synthetic dyes, with sugary, kid-targeted products most likely to include them, according to a new study analyzing nearly 40,000 items from top food manufacturers. 49. June 23, 2025 | The Hill
Wildfire smoke and heat exposure before pregnancy linked to lower birth weights
Pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke and extreme heat in the weeks before or during early pregnancy may face a higher risk of delivering smaller-than-expected babies, according to a new study. 50. June 19, 2025 | Environmental Health News
New chemical pollution discovery raises concerns about air quality and sludge fertilizer
Scientists have detected a toxic industrial chemical known as MCCPs in the U.S. atmosphere for the first time, raising concerns about the spread of pollutants from wastewater and agricultural practices.
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