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701. August 12, 2021 | The Independent
Pollution damaging humans’ first line of defence against infections and toxins, review finds
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich say there is a clear link between exposure to airborne or waterborne particles and several health conditions. 702. August 11, 2021 | The Revealator
What happens to wildlife swimming in a sea of our drug residues?
Wastewater exposes plants and wildlife to hundreds of chemical compounds. Researchers are learning about potential side effects and solutions. 703. August 11, 2021 | The Washington Post
What are PFAS chemicals, and why are they in makeup?
Researchers recently found that waterproof, sweatproof and long-wearing cosmetics — so popular at this time of year — contain higher levels of a potentially toxic class of thousands of chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or (PFAS). 704. August 11, 2021 | Bloomberg
Scientists urge FDA to pull common sunscreens from sale
Researchers asked U.S. regulators to pull some sunscreens from the market, including brands such as Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena, saying they've found evidence of a potential carcinogen. 705. August 10, 2021 | UPI.com
Common air, water pollutants disrupt mucus structure, function
Exposure to common air and water pollutants can disrupt the structure and function of the mucosal system, according to a new study, the body's natural lubricant and first line of defense against infection. 706. August 10, 2021 | Chemistry World
Europe raises the bar for carcinogens in artificial turf pitches
Permissible limits for certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to fall 50-fold in 2022. 707. August 9, 2021 | The Sun
Cancer-causing chemicals spark recall of blood pressure drugs over contamination fears
A common blood pressure drug has been recalled over fears it has been contaminated with a substance that can increase cancer risks. 708. August 9, 2021 | Recordnet.com
California wildfire smoke poses health risk; how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke can cause eye irritation and respiratory health effects, and long-term exposure is associated with detrimental lung and heart effects. 709. August 9, 2021 | E & E News
FDA raises alarm over PFAS-tainted food containers
The same types of plastic containers EPA blamed for pesticides contaminated with PFAS may also be used to store food, raising alarm bells at the Food and Drug Administration. 710. August 7, 2021 | Chemical & Engineering News
Pesticide paraquat gets green light from US EPA
Agency allows aerial spraying of toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. 711. August 6, 2021 | Environmental Health News
Study finds link between glyphosate exposure and pregnancy length
Women exposed to the herbicide glyphosate were more likely to experience shorter pregnancies, according to a study published last week in the journal Environmental Research. 712. August 5, 2021 | Futurity
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia
Researchers have identified a link between air pollution and a greater hazard of all-cause dementia. They found a similar association for Alzheimer's-type dementia. 713. August 5, 2021 | Environmental Health News
Bayer heads into next U.S. cancer trial, opening statements set for Thursday
Despite Bayer AG's efforts to put an end to costly litigation inherited in its acquisition of Monsanto, opening statements in yet another trial are set for Thursday as a woman suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma claims Monsanto's Roundup herbicide caused her cancer. 714. August 4, 2021 | Inquirer
Chemicals from deodorant, sun block, other fragrant products amount to major air pollution, says NOAA study
Personal care products can generate half or more of the volatile organic compounds -- a primary ingredient in forming ground-level ozone -- in an urban area. 715. August 3, 2021 | Environmental Health News
Opinion: Get high-risk pesticides out of our bodies
Both in our personal lives and as a society, the consequences of dismissing warnings from science versus heeding them have been driven home by the Covid pandemic. 716. August 2, 2021 | The Converation
Air pollution exposure is shifting from outdoor to indoor – here's why
Getting vehicles off the road may do wonders for smog, but there's more to air pollution than that. 717. August 2, 2021 | The Converation
Male fertility is declining – studies show that environmental toxics could be a reason
People are exposed to toxic substances – like pesticides, chemicals in plastics and radiation – every day. A growing body of research shows that this exposure is causing a decline in male fertility. 718. August 1, 2021 | Times of India
Smoking, climate change may trigger risk of lung cancer: Doctors
Climate change, smoking and long term impact of Covid-19 pandemic could spurt an increase in lung cancer cases, according to experts. 719. July 30, 2021 | The Converation
Lead exposure during childhood may influence adult personality, and not for the better
Early exposure to lead pollution may lead to less mature personality traits as an adult. 720. July 29, 2021 | AG Web
Bayer to pull glyphosate from U.S. lawn and garden markets
Bayer officials announced on Thursday the company is removing glyphosate from the U.S. residential lawn and garden marketplace, effective as early as January 2023. 721. July 29, 2021 | Bloomberg
Monsanto told to pay teachers $185 million over PCB exposure
Bayer AG’s Monsanto unit must pay $185 million to three teachers who blamed their brain injuries on exposure to the company’s PCBs at a school in Washington state. 722. July 29, 2021 | The Print India
India’s poor face disproportionately higher risk of dying from air pollution than the rich
A new study finds high-income households produce a majority of ambient or outdoor air pollution, but health risks are still shouldered more by lower-income households. 723. July 29, 2021 | New Scientist
Parents' second-hand marijuana smoke may cause colds in children
Children whose parents smoke or vape cannabis appear to get slightly more respiratory infections, such as colds and flu, than those whose parents just smoke tobacco or don't smoke at al 724. July 27, 2021 | The Times UK
Everyday chemicals and household products ‘to blame for 450,000 early deaths from pollution a year’
Air pollution created by everyday items including cleaning fluids, grooming products, paints, glues, wood stoves and pesticides causes up to 450,000 premature deaths worldwide in cities including London, a study has found. 725. July 27, 2021 | The New York Times
Fears of toxic smoke after an industrial explosion in Germany
An explosion and fire at a waste plant in the city of Leverkusen was declared an “extreme threat.” At least one person was confirmed dead, sixteen workers were injured and four more were missing.
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