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1451. November 12, 2019 | WFAE.com
Data Shows Toxic Heavy Metal Occurs Naturally, Can Affect Wells
A Duke University scientist says new data shows dangerous levels of a cancer-causing heavy metal occur naturally across North Carolina, and can be a concern in drinking water wells. 1452. November 10, 2019 | New York Times
The hidden cost of gold: Birth defects and brain damage
Indonesia’s mercury trade is intertwined with illegal gold mining around the world, leaving a legacy of thousands born with birth defects and half a million people poisoned. 1453. November 7, 2019 | New York Times
Flint’s children suffer in class after years of drinking the lead-poisoned water
The city’s schools, stretched even before the lead crisis, are struggling with demands for individualized education programs and behavioral interventions for children with high lead exposure. 1454. November 7, 2019 | Newsweek
Virginia Beach latest community affected by high levels of lead in drinking water
Some Virginia Beach schools found high levels of lead in their water, adding the town's name to the growing list of places with contaminated water. 1455. November 6, 2019 | D magazine
A new study finds air pollution can make you fat
No surprise that air pollution is bad for your lungs and heart. But how about your waistline? 1456. November 6, 2019 | Philly Voice
Pollution may affect brain development in children, study says
Children exposed to particulate matter during pregnancy had higher levels of hyperactivity. 1457. November 4, 2019 | The Washington Post
Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint
An investigation by a consortium of news organizations finds some Canadians are being exposed to dangerous levels of lead in their drinking water, in some cities at higher levels than Flint, Michigan. 1458. November 4, 2019 | The Washington Post
Delhi pollution: Air quality reaches toxic levels as India loses battle against polluters
The Indian capital just recorded its worst overall air quality in three years. 1459. November 4, 2019 | Environmental Health News
Pollution, climate change and the Global Burden of Disease
"It is crucial that environmental exposures are more fully incorporated and considered in future iterations of the Global Burden of Disease study" 1460. November 3, 2019 | Reuters
India's smog-bound capital suffers most hazardous air so far this year
Air pollution in New Delhi and surrounding towns reached the worst levels so far this year on Sunday, with authorities in the world's most polluted capital city having already declared a public health emergency and ordered the closure of schools. 1461. October 31, 2019 | Hindu Stan Times
Pollution is killing the young lungs: Doctors
It is the young lungs, especially under five years of age, that suffer the maximum damage when air pollution levels peak, say doctors. 1462. October 31, 2019 | Mother Jones
Wildfires are making California's bad air quality even worse—and it's killing people
A new study examines the human health costs of the fires. 1463. October 30, 2019 | Reuters
As pollution plagues Delhi, calls grow to shut schools and axe sport events
Some doctors and residents urged New Delhi authorities to shut schools and cancel outdoor sporting events in the Indian capital as air pollution remained at the most severe level for the second day running. 1464. October 30, 2019 | Propublica
Welcome to “Cancer Alley,” where toxic air is about to get worse
Air quality has improved for decades across the U.S., but Louisiana is backsliding. Our analysis found that a crush of new industrial plants will increase concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals in predominantly black and poor communities. 1465. October 28, 2019 | The Allegheny Front
Popular backyard fires aren't fun for everyone. Wood smoke is bad for your health
Wood smoke has ultrafine particles with toxins like benzene that penetrate deep into the lungs. Kids are more at risk. 1466. October 25, 2019 | BBC News
Pesticide poisoned French paradise islands in Caribbean
France has a pollution crisis in the Caribbean caused by toxic chlordecone sprayed on banana crops. 1467. October 24, 2019 | Today.com
Heavy metals in baby food: How worried should parents be?
If you're the parent of a baby, a study out last week may have left you nervous about all the food you put in your little one's mouth. 1468. October 23, 2019 | Evening Standard
Days of higher pollution provoke cardiac arrests, asthma and strokes, data shows
Two hundred and fifty-one children or adults are hospitalised for asthma and strokes, and there are 87 more out-of-hospital cardiac arrests on days of higher air pollution in London, new figures from King’s College London and UK100 show. 1469. October 23, 2019 | Environmental Health News
There are concerning carcinogens in Western Pennsylvania water
A national report finds cancer-causing chemicals in Pittsburgh's drinking water, including a disinfection byproduct at levels 3 times the national average 1470. October 23, 2019 | Environmental Health News
There are concerning carcinogens in Western Pennsylvania water
A national report finds cancer-causing chemicals in Pittsburgh's drinking water, including a disinfection byproduct at levels 3 times the national average 1471. October 22, 2019 | AP News
Thailand bans use of paraquat and other toxic farm chemicals
Thailand's government agreed Tuesday to ban the use of paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos - three farming chemicals widely regarded as dangerous to human health. 1472. October 22, 2019 | Korean Herald
Fine dust measures enforced in South Korea as dust season begins
South Korea is expected to see a high level of particulate pollution, leading the government to take preliminary anti-dust measures for the first time this autumn. 1473. October 19, 2019 | Fatherly.com
Asthma isn’t the only effect of air pollution on kids. Their brains are at risk too.
Living near a busy road doesn't just hurt kids lungs, it has the potential to alter their brains as well. 1474. October 18, 2019 | South Dakota News Watch
Study shows world’s most common pesticide a danger to deer
A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists in South Dakota has found that the world's most widely used family of pesticides — neonicotinoids — is likely causing serious birth defects in mule deer. And the Centers for Disease control finds it widespread in people. 1475. October 18, 2019 | Environmental Health News
How plastics—and the chemicals in and attached to them—threaten future generations
"No plastic has been tested thoroughly—none. Zip. Zero. Nada." Redesign plastics. Reform chemical regulation. Recharge health advocates.
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