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1576. April 23, 2019 | Reuters
Dumping plastic waste in Asia found destroying crops and health
Plastic waste imports into Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam jumped from mid-2017 to early 2018, leading to illegal operations dumping and open-burning 1577. April 23, 2019 | CBC Canada
What happened to triclosan? A lingering legacy of the hyper-hygiene era
A few years ago we were brushing our teeth with it, rinsing our mouths with it, sanitizing our hands with it. And now triclosan is almost vanished from the marketplace. 1578. April 22, 2019 | National Public Radio
Scientists dig into hard questions about the fluorinated pollutants known as PFAS
PFAS are a family of chemicals accumulating in the soil, rivers, drinking water and the human body. How much exposure to these substances in clothes, firefighting foam and food wrap is too much? 1579. April 22, 2019 | CBC Canada
This is what happens to the e-waste you drop off for recycling
Here's what happens to the electronic items you bring to recycle, and why you can't just throw them in the garbage. 1580. April 21, 2019 | Bangkok Post
PM2.5 levels surge in Chiang Rai
Haze pollution in the North resumed on Sunday when the level of harmful PM2.5 in Chiang Rai province was at again recorded at high levels, together with increasing levels of microparticles found in many provinces in the North. 1581. April 17, 2019 | Pacific Standard
Air pollution is killing more people than smoking - and fossil fuels are largely to blame
A new study finds that air pollution caused by fossil fuel emissions is killing millions and disrupting the water cycle. 1582. April 15, 2019 | US News
Counties where traffic air pollution hurts children most
A first-of-its-kind county-by-county heat map details the distribution of childhood asthma due to nitrogen dioxide across the U.S. 1583. April 12, 2019 | Business Insider
The most dangerous toxic chemicals found in tap water
Some of the most common contaminants found in tap water include lead and PFOA. 1584. April 11, 2019 | BBC News
One in 10 child asthma cases 'linked to traffic pollution'
Four million cases of childhood asthma could be caused by air pollution from traffic - around 13% of those diagnosed each year, a global study suggests. 1585. April 10, 2019 | Chemical Watch
Greater supply chain collaboration, information key to BPA substitution
The European Chemicals Agency and Belgian health and economic ministries hosted a workshop on thermal paper alternatives. 1586. April 10, 2019 | New Atlas
Algae gets enlisted to make wastewater safer
Endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, are linked to some serious health issues and it appears that algae could be used for removing them from wastewater. 1587. April 8, 2019 | The Guardian
Pesticides and antibiotics polluting streams across Europe
Wildlife and human health are threatened say scientists as Syngenta accepts 'undeniable demand' for change. 1588. April 5, 2019 | European Scientist
Air pollution from corn production is a major contributor to mortality
For the first time, researhcers have estimate the health and environmental costs associated with air pollution from corn production in the US. 1589. April 4, 2019 | JAMA Network
Chemicals in consumer products associated with early puberty
Exposure to certain chemicals in products like toothpaste, cosmetics, and mothballs could be one reason why some girls are entering puberty early, suggests a recent study in Human Reproduction. 1590. April 4, 2019 | My Healthy Click
FDA suggests new fluoride standard for bottled water, yet some scientists believe it is still too high
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is suggesting a standard of the lower concentration level of fluoride in bottled water; however, some environmental groups and scientists believe that the recommended limit is still too high and could pose harmful effects on human health. 1591. April 4, 2019 | Insight India
Over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution in 2017
Over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution in 2017, said a global report on air pollution on Wednesday. South Asia is most polluted area in the world, it added. 1592. April 3, 2019 | Business Insider
19 types of pollution you might encounter every day that could hurt your health
Many of our activities pollute the land, air, and sea - often to the detriment of our health. 1593. April 3, 2019 | The Conversation
How clean is your city? Just ask the bees
Urban pollutants are a health concern in growing cities. Scientists are turning to honey bees to help monitor contaminants in soil, water, air and plants. 1594. April 3, 2019 | The Journal
Children born today will die 20 months sooner than expected because of air pollution
The new research shows that air pollution now rivals smoking as a fact in life expectancy reduction. 1595. April 3, 2019 | Chemistry Watch
Cutting ammonia pollution may lead to more acid rain in China
Any effort to target ammonia should aim to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution at the same time. 1596. April 2, 2019 | The Conversation
Kids exposed to flame retardant PBDE are at risk for lifelong liver or cardiovascular problems
Brief exposure to a family of chemicals used as flame retardants early in life can permanently alter fat levels in the blood and liver, raising the risk of liver cancer and heart disease. 1597. April 2, 2019 | Outlook India
Cutting air pollution may save millions of lives annually
Reducing global air pollution may prevent over three million premature deaths annually worldwide, particularly in India, Africa and China, according to a study. 1598. April 1, 2019 | The Guardian
Air pollution falling in London but millions still exposed
Two million people in London are living with illegal air pollution, according to the most recent data. However, nitrogen dioxide levels are falling and could reach legal levels within six years. 1599. April 1, 2019 | COSMOS
Car exhaust exposure has lifelong mental health effects
Exposure to atmospheric lead during childhood results in lifelong mental health deficits, a 30-year study has found. 1600. April 1, 2019 | Newyorker.com
The hidden air pollution in our homes
Outdoor air has been regulated for decades, but emissions from daily domestic activities may be more dangerous than anyone imagined.
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