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1876. October 11, 2017 | Mother Jones
Scientists found a gnarly pesticide in 75 percent of global honey samples.
And this pesticide is a known killer of bees. 1877. October 10, 2017 | The Conversation
These chemicals are bad for babies and whales: Why haven't they been banned in Canada?
A federal agency in the United States took action last month to ban an entire class of toxic flame retardants from being added to a wide variety of consumer products. It’s a first for the U.S. — and it could be done in Canada too. 1878. October 9, 2017 | Salisbury Post, North Carolina
We can reduce breast cancer by reducing pollution.
It is time to recognize that prevention is far cheaper than curing—and that if our society regulated pollution more, we would spend less on healthcare. 1879. October 9, 2017 | London Evening Standard, United Kingdom
Britain's toxic air 'could cause dementia and diabetes.'
MPs today warned that Britain’s toxic air could lead to dementia and diabetes. 1880. October 9, 2017 | Reuters
India court bans firecracker sales in Delhi ahead of peak pollution season.
India’s top court on Monday temporarily banned the sale of firecrackers in and around the capital ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as it looks to prevent a repeat of severe air pollution that forced school closures last year. 1881. October 6, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Low prenatal exposures to fluoride: Are there neurotoxic risks for children?
A new study in Environmental Health Perspectives examines risks of exposure to prenatal fluoride at concentrations typical of the general population. 1882. October 6, 2017 | MAHB
Public funding and radon poisoning, what’s the link?
It has only been a short while since the news of drastic budget trimming on various EPA projects by President Donald Trump’s government came out; however, it is already obvious that it will have a long-term effect on the environment. 1883. October 5, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Pollution and stress at home combine to spur more hyperactivity.
Breathing dirty air and living in stress combine to increase the likelihood NYC kids will have a behavior disorder. 1884. October 4, 2017 | UNEP Newscentre
Revealed: Every Londoner is exposed to dangerous toxic air particles
Mayor releases new research and map showing every area of London exceeds recommended guidelines for PM2.5 Damning report also reveals 7.9 million Londoners live in areas exceeding World Health Organization air quality guidelines by at least 50 per cent. 1885. October 4, 2017 | Chemical Watch
Denmark to clamp down on phthalates with new initiative.
The Danish Chemical Forum, comprising industry, NGOs and the government, has launched a new set of initiatives to ensure consumers "do not bring home" four phthalates that are being phased out in the EU. 1886. October 4, 2017 | Globe and Mail, Ontario
Workplace carcinogens lead to thousands of cancer cases in Ontario each year: Study.
Workplace exposure to carcinogens such as diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica are together causing thousands of cancer cases in Ontario each year, says a new study that reveals the toll of on-the-job hazardous substances. 1887. October 4, 2017 | Hill Country Observer, New York
Trading old hazards for new?
PFOA has been phased out, but what are industries using in its place? 1888. October 3, 2017 | EurActiv, Belgium
Endocrine disruptors: A guilty definition.
In no case will we resign ourselves to blackmail on health to satisfy private interests against the general interest. There is an urgency to act, we are all concerned. 1889. October 2, 2017 | Chemical & Engineering News
Cyanide glitters for some.
Use of the deadly chemical is on the rise in the gold mining industry. 1890. September 26, 2017 | The Scientist
Toxic time bombs.
Decades of evidence point to the untoward health effects of endocrine disruptor exposures, yet little is being done to regulate the chemicals. 1891. September 26, 2017 | North Carolina Health News, North Carolina
Keeping children safe on the farm.
There are many ways for kids on a farm to get hurt. But there are ways to mitigate the risks to kids in agricultural settings. 1892. September 25, 2017 | Nairobi Standard, Kenya
Study: Female gold diggers at risk of passing mercury to unborn babies.
Women in gold mining sites in Migori County are exposed to high levels of mercury that could harm them and their unborn babies. 1893. September 22, 2017 | Newsweek
Safe air pollution doesn’t exist: Even low levels may cause kidney damage.
Air pollution may be a major contributor to declining kidney health, and even lead to kidney failure. 1894. September 20, 2017 | New York Times
The fatal toll of cheap cigarettes.
A new study suggests that the availability of cheaper, off-brand cigarettes is associated with an increase in infant mortality. 1895. September 20, 2017 | Times of Malta
Toxic air pollution.
Until there is a determined effort to reduce Malta’s dependence on the motor vehicle with a radical shift towards smaller, cleaner, more fuel-efficient transport, the health and environmental effects of poor air quality and pollution will continue. 1896. September 19, 2017 | Bloomberg BNA
China pollution inspections disrupting supply chains.
Factory operations suspended under sweeping environmental inspections are affecting supply chains in China ranging from chemicals to electronics to textiles. 1897. September 19, 2017 | CNN
Fluoride exposure in utero linked to lower IQ in kids, study says.
Increased levels of prenatal fluoride exposure may be associated with lower cognitive function in children, a new study says. 1898. September 14, 2017 | Firstpost, India
Arsenic has been discovered in Pakistan’s groundwater: This will affect India too.
At least half of the people who were so far known to be at risk of arsenic contamination live in the Ganges-Brahmaputra basins of Bangladesh and India. 1899. September 13, 2017 | New Scientist
Air pollution changes what bugs colonize our airways.
Higher levels of pollutants in the air correlate with reduced diversity of bacteria in our nose, hinting at a possible mechanism for why pollution causes disease. 1900. September 12, 2017 | Newsweek
Cleaning products may increase your risk of chronic lung diseases like asthma, study shows.
We know that cleanliness is important, but at what price?
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