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1176. March 12, 2020 | Mongabay
Peruvian women unite against toxic metals pollution
In Peru, communities in the Andes and the Amazon have come together to defend the health of people and families affected by pollution from toxic metals. 1177. March 8, 2020 | Hindustan Times
Kids exposed to indoor pollution from burning of solid biomass fuel have lower IQ: Study
Children who are exposed to indoor air pollution triggered by burning of solid biomass fuel such as cow-dung and wood may be suffering from lower Intelligence Quotient levels, a new study has indicated. 1178. March 6, 2020 | Chigaco Tribute
Indiana lead testing bill won’t protect children, expert says
Leaving water with lead traces up to 15 ppb means the damage is already done for a child's development, said Andrew Whelton, a water infrastructure expert. 1179. March 4, 2020 | Pittsburgh Current
Schweiger: The Smokey City is once again at a crossroads
Pittsburgh faces growing health risks from ground-level ozone and fine respirable particles. A warming climate exacerbates pollutant impacts. 1180. March 3, 2020 | Environmental Health News
Food packaging can harm human health
Harmful chemicals in food packaging and other food contact materials can pose considerable risk to our health, according to a review of more than 1,200 peer-reviewed studies. 1181. March 3, 2020 | PennState
Researchers track dust pollution, health to spot dangers in West Africa
Comparing dust simulations and health data for Senegal, an international team of researchers found dust to be responsible for poor air quality, which is followed by a rise in poor health outcomes. 1182. February 27, 2020 | Financial Express
Gasping Cities: India accounts for two-thirds of the 30 most polluted cities in the world
India accounts for two-thirds of the 30 most polluted cities in the world, but pollution can’t be fought by these cities alone. 1183. February 25, 2020 | The Conversation
David Megson: Dark Waters' pollution threat isn't Hollywood hysteria – it could be a ticking timebomb worldwide
PFAS have been used in everything from coffee cups to frying pans. But they're toxic, and accumulating in the environment. 1184. February 24, 2020 | ABC 11
Duke study shows father's marijuana use could affect child brain development through sperm changes
The study, conducted in rats, shows that daily marijuana use could lead to changes in a man's sperm that could lead to stunted brain development in his children. 1185. February 23, 2020 | Learning English
Study: Half of US deaths from pollution linked to out-of-state emissions
A new study looks at air pollution and its effects on premature deaths in the United States. Premature deaths are defined as those that take place before the average age of death. 1186. February 20, 2020 | Environmental Health News
Autism and phthalates: Exposure in womb linked to autistic traits in boys
Young boys who were exposed in the womb to certain phthalate chemicals were more likely to have autism traits at ages 3 and 4, according to a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. 1187. February 19, 2020 | The Guardian
The toxic air we breathe: The health crisis from Australia's bushfires
For months, Australians breathed air pollution up to 26 times above levels considered hazardous to human health. The long-term impact could be devastating. 1188. February 19, 2020 | CBC Canada
Babies frequently exposed to cleaning products at higher risk of asthma: Study
Air fresheners, deodorizers, dusting sprays, hand sanitizers, oven cleaners singled out by study's lead author. 1189. February 19, 2020 | The Narwhal
Living close to major roads leads to higher risk of Parkinson’s and dementia: UBC study
Proximity to sources of air pollution can affect neurological health — but green space has protective effects. 1190. February 19, 2020 | Chemistry World
Engineered yeast can remove heavy metals from wastewater
Easy storage and rapid growth could see yeast compete with bacterial and chemical remediation. 1191. February 18, 2020 | The Guardian
Are plastic containers safe for our food? Experts say it’s hard to know
The plastics industry says its containers are safe but some experts advise consumers to avoid heating them and advocate using glass or metal instead. 1192. February 18, 2020 | Washington Post
Air pollution crossing US state lines, causing premature deaths
The team found that electric power plants were the biggest contributor to deaths related to pollution from other states. 1193. February 14, 2020 | Chemical Watch
Use of PFASs 'widespread' in UK food packaging, report finds
'Significant levels' in samples from major supermarkets, food outlets. 1194. February 13, 2020 | New York Post
Air pollution is killing New Yorkers - but it's not coming from here
In the United States, 41-53% of all premature deaths related to poor air quality can be attributed to pollution coming from another state. 1195. February 13, 2020 | MIC.com
Air pollution from other states is causing premature deaths for U.S. citizens, study finds
Ever heard the phrase "sharing is caring"? You probably don't want to hear it in relation to air pollution, though. Unfortunately, according to a recently published study, that's exactly what's going on in the United States. 1196. February 11, 2020 | Exporess UK
UK air pollution will debilitate the next generation of British sports stars
Medical professionals today warned for the first time that air pollution is likely to impact on children's "potential to train" for sport in the UK, leading to a debilitating impact on British sports stars of the future. 1197. February 11, 2020 | The Guardian
Fossil fuel pollution behind 4m premature deaths a year
Burning gas, coal and oil costs world's economy $8bn a day and particularly harms children. 1198. February 11, 2020 | Health Day
Puberty starts a year earlier for girls now than in the 1970s
Girls are entering puberty about a year earlier than they did back in the 1970s, according to global data on breast development. Obesity and endocrine disrupting chemicals could be contributing to the trend. 1199. February 11, 2020 | The Telegraph
More than a quarter of children's training grounds have dangerous level of pollution, scientists find
Children's sport grounds have dangerous levels of air pollution, a study has found, as medical professionals warn of the risk to the next generation of stars. 1200. February 10, 2020 | The Washington Post
In agricultural giant Brazil, a new and growing hazard: The illegal trade in pesticides
Irresponsible pesticide use worldwide poisons millions of people, kills hundreds of thousands and damages soil, water and ecosystems.
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