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826. August 31, 2021 | The Guardian
Leaded petrol era ‘officially over’ as Algeria ends pump sales
The era of leaded petrol is officially over, the UN has announced, eliminating a major threat to human and planetary health. 827. August 30, 2021 | E & E News
EPA: Bee-killing pesticide harms most endangered species
Most endangered species are likely to be harmed by three pesticides already known to impair bees, the EPA says. 828. August 26, 2021 | The New York Times
Wildfire smoke is hurting your skin
A first-of-its-kind study links wildfires to skin damage. Here’s what you need to know. 829. August 25, 2021 | The Conversation
What mining, oil and gas industries can learn from Sudbury, the city that went from major polluter to thriving environment
Sudbury was once known as one of the world’s most polluted cities. But it transformed itself with the help of the mining industry. 830. August 25, 2021 | AP News
Japan seeks support for Fukushima nuclear water release
Japan's government adopted an interim plan Tuesday that it hopes will win support from fishermen and other concerned groups for a planned release into the sea of treated but still radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant. 831. August 23, 2021 | The New York Times
How superweeds like Palmer amaranth are changing agriculture
Herbicides are losing the war — and agriculture might never be the same again. If there's a plant perfectly suited to outcompete the farmers, researchers and chemical companies that collectively define industrial American agriculture, it's Palmer amaranth. 832. August 20, 2021 | The Intercept
Suppressed EPA report: Formaldehyde causes Leukemia
Although the formaldehyde assessment has grave implications for public health, Trump administration officials refused to allow the EPA to release it. 833. August 18, 2021 | AP News
EPA bans pesticide linked to health problems in children
The Biden administration said Wednesday it was banning use of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide long targeted by environmentalists, on food crops because it poses risks to children and farm workers. 834. August 18, 2021 | CPR
What an atmospheric scientist wants you to know about that wildfire smoke you’re breathing
For one, it might be more dangerous when you're further away from the fire. 835. August 17, 2021 | The Media Line
New study reveals how metal pollution ends up in our bones
Whether in the air around us – or in our laptops and mobile devices – the industrial production and use of toxic metals ends up inside our bones, a new study shows. 836. August 16, 2021 | Environmental Health News
South Korea says solventless coatings probably behind shipbuilding skin disease outbreak
Solventless coatings, paints and varnishes were the probable cause of an outbreak of skin disease among shipyard workers which emerged last year, South Korea's labour ministry has said. The problems began when they substituted BPS for BPA in the coatings. 837. August 16, 2021 | Environmental Health News
Air pollution from household products is cutting people’s lives short
A specific component of air particle pollution found in some common household products could be responsible for up to 900,000 premature deaths every year—10 times greater than previous estimates, according to new research published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. 838. August 13, 2021 | Environmental Health News
Manufacturers make PFAS-free food packaging recipe available to all
Two American manufacturers unveiled a new recipe on Thursday for PFAS and plastics-free packaging for everything from burgers to salads, in a bid to make takeout food more sustainable and safer for consumers. 839. August 12, 2021 | Environmental Health News
How artificial intelligence can help save us from air pollution
As air quality plummets across the U.S. this summer, researchers have a glimmer of good news. 840. 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. 841. 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. 842. 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). 843. 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. 844. 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. 845. 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. 846. 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. 847. 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. 848. 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. 849. 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. 850. 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.
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