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Plastic pollution, explained - EHN
Jun 4, 2020 · What is throwaway culture? Food in disposable plastic packaging is a common sight in grocery stores. Throwaway culture is a modern phenomenon that was slowly impressed …
What is environmental health? - EHN
Jul 21, 2022 · What is an example of environmental health? Living near factories or heavy traffic worsens air quality and leads to health impacts on the lungs and heart.
Glyphosate, explained - EHN
Mar 2, 2022 · Since it first went on the market in 1974, glyphosate has been used for weed control, as an exfoliant to eradicate unwanted vegetation and illegal crops, and as a crop …
After a decade of research, here’s what scientists know about the ...
Apr 15, 2019 · new literature review on health impacts of fracking. Fracking has been linked to preterm births, high-risk pregnancies, asthma, migraine headaches, fatigue, nasal and sinus …
Petrochemical plants responsible for significant water pollution, …
Dec 19, 2024 · Nearly 70 petrochemical companies across the nation, including 30 in Texas, are sending millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year due to weak or nonexistent …
Scientists warn of disinfectant dangers: Study - EHN
May 9, 2023 · Hartmann and colleagues’ new study, published today in Environmental Science & Technology, examines quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, which are used in …
Every stage of plastic production and use is harming human health …
Mar 21, 2023 · Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, a potential influx of hazardous materials that the Earth and humans can't handle, according to a new report from the …
New database shows hundreds of contaminants detected in US …
Nov 9, 2021 · Since 2019, more than 320 toxic substances have been detected in U.S. drinking water systems, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a …
Op-ed: The EPA should not allow Lysol Air Sanitizer to be sprayed …
Nov 17, 2022 · The world has learned that the best remedy for a healthy indoor environment is a good exchange of clean air. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, …