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1701. December 14, 2017 | Inside Climate News
Fracking study finds low birth weights near natural gas drilling sites
Researchers examined over 1 million infants’ birth records in Pennsylvania and found links between health and fracking proximity. Pinpointing which aspect is harder. 1702. December 14, 2017 | Environmental Health News
E-waste grew 8 percent in just 2 years. Just one-fifth was recycled.
In 2016, more than 44 million metric tons of electronic waste was generated, which is 8 percent higher than the total in 2014, according to a new report. 1703. December 13, 2017 | The Guardian
English rivers polluted by powerful insecticides, first tests reveal
Neonicotinoids, banned on flowering crops, were found in nearly all rivers tested, increasing concerns over their impact on fish and birds. 1704. December 13, 2017 | ScienceDaily
Increased air pollution linked to bad teenage behavior
A new study linking higher levels of air pollution to increased teenage delinquency is a reminder of the importance of clean air and the need for more foliage in urban spaces. 1705. December 11, 2017 | Star Tribune
Pesticide's reprieve met with relief from farmers, but fear on health front
Minnesota farmers depend on chlorpyrifos, but dozens of studies say it harms kids. 1706. December 7, 2017 | Chemical and Engineering News
US seeks to slash use of animals in chemical safety testing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is embarking on a multiyear journey to prioritize and assess the risks of tens of thousands of chemicals in the U.S. market—and much of that evaluation will be done without the use of vertebrate animals. 1707. December 7, 2017 | Independent
Consumers warned after arsenic found in fake beauty products
Consumers have been warned about counterfeit versions of leading beauty products that are tainted with dangerous substances such as lead and arsenic. 1708. December 7, 2017 | The New York Times
Should you be worried about the arsenic in your baby food?
Baby cereals made with oatmeal, barley, buckwheat, organic quinoa and wheat contained much lower amounts of inorganic arsenic than rice cereals. 1709. December 6, 2017 | post-gazette.com
Chemical in soft plastics causes key changes in human placentas, Pitt study reveals
There's new evidence that the chemicals known as phthalates in plastics and other products alter two key hormones and a molecule that mediates inflammation in the human placenta. 1710. December 6, 2017 | Deutsche Welle
UNICEF: Contaminated air threatens millions of babies
Seventeen million babies worldwide live in areas where air pollution runs six times the recommended limit, UNICEF reports. Excessive air pollution could put brain development at risk. 1711. December 6, 2017 | euractiv.com
Mercury poisoning widespread as even UN delegates test positive
A new study has revealed that mercury pollution is more widespread across the world than previously thought, even among high-level ministers and delegates, as a new UN treaty struggles to get to grips with what experts call "an immediate threat to everyone." 1712. December 5, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Toxic exposures may cost the world 10% of GDP: Study
Current calculations woefully underestimate how much pollution costs countries, say researchers The cost of harmful chemical and heavy metal exposures around the world likely tops 10 percent of the global GDP, according to a new study. 1713. November 1, 2017 | Reuters
Pesticide residue on fruits and veggies tied to infertility
Women who eat more fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue may be less likely to get pregnant. 1714. October 31, 2017 | Evening Standard
44 UK towns and cities have air 'too dangerous to breathe', report claims
The study was published yesterday and timed to coincide with the release of The Lancet's wide-ranging report on the global impact of climate change on human health. 1715. October 31, 2017 | The Scientist
Pesticide residues linked to unsuccessful IVF
Women who ate more produce known to harbor pesticides were less likely to succeed with fertility treatment than women who ate fewer of these fruits and vegetables. 1716. October 30, 2017 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Residents in East Liverpool concerned about manganese contamination
Study shows high airborne manganese concentrations lower IQ scores along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border in East Liverpool. 1717. October 27, 2017 | SFGate.com
Lead in imported candy tops contaminated food list in state, UCSF study says
A new study has found that the California Department of Public Health has issued more health alerts for lead in candy than for the other top three sources of food contamination - E. coli, Botulism, and Salmonella - combined. 1718. October 26, 2017 | Quatz Media
Triclosan sticks to toothbrushes, exposing users even after they switch toothpaste
Research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that triclosan from toothpaste clings to some toothbrush bristles, and to the parts of some toothbrushes designed for tongue-scrubbing. 1719. October 25, 2017 | New York Times
Arsenic reductions in drinking water tied to fewer cancer deaths
Researchers estimate that a new government rule resulted in 200 to 900 fewer lung and bladder cancers and 50 fewer skin cancers annually. 1720. October 25, 2017 | Weather.com
World's most polluted city is no longer in India or China
As pollution continues to threaten human health and the planet, researchers are discovering smaller cities that previously went unnoticed have been discreetly topping the list of the most contaminated areas. 1721. October 25, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Folic acid and ASDs: A preventive measure against potential effects of pesticide exposures?
A new study joins the two bodies of research, suggesting that folic acid may reduce—but not completely offset—the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) risk associated with prenatal pesticide exposure. 1722. October 25, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Fracking chemicals and kids' brains don’t mix: Study
Multiple pollutants found in the air and water near fracked oil and gas sites are linked to brain problems in children, according to a science review published today. 1723. October 25, 2017 | Times
Weed killer Roundup is increasingly showing up in people
The latest study to look at the long-term effects of Roundup raises new questions. The research, published in JAMA, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that we should be concerned as glyphosate – the key ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup – lingers in our blood, liver, fat cells and urine. 1724. October 24, 2017 | New York Times
Courts reverse Johnson’s Baby Powder judgments for nearly $500 million
The decisions came in two cases against Johnson & Johnson, in which women claimed they developed ovarian cancer after using baby powder for years. 1725. October 24, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Peas in a pod? The similarities between UFPs and nanoparticles yield research opportunities
"There are lots of data on the effects of air pollution exposure, but these ultrafine particles (UFPs) are not as well characterized."
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