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1. February 4, 2026 | The New Lede
Citing Parkinson’s risk, Pennsylvania lawmakers push for paraquat ban
A contingent of Pennsylvania lawmakers and Parkinson’s disease research and support groups on Wednesday called for the state to move quickly to ban paraquat, a weed killing chemical commonly used by farmers that scientific research links to the incurable brain disease. 2. February 3, 2026 | CBC
Traditional knowledge can help limit exposure to contaminants like mercury
A recently-published study in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health examined data collected from more than 600 residents in the Dehcho and Sahtu regions of the N.W.T. and in Old Crow, Yukon, between 2016 and 2019. 3. February 3, 2026 | Virginia Mercury
Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics
House Bill 122 seeks to bolster consumer protections by banning toxic ingredients used in the beauty industry. 4. February 2, 2026 | U.S. Right to Know
Pacifiers, even those labeled “BPA-free,” expose babies to toxic chemical
Pacifiers can release bisphenol A, a chemical linked to hormone disruption and developmental problems, with the highest levels found in one marketed as “BPA-free,” a new study shows. 5. February 2, 2026 | The New Lede
Colorado bill would curb uses of crop seeds coated with harmful pesticides
In a move that reflects mounting US opposition to a class of harmful insecticides linked to environmental and human health risks, Colorado lawmakers last week introduced a bill to curb the use of neonicotinoids. 6. January 30, 2026 | Reuters
Toxic chemicals permeate the food we eat.
Just over 60 years ago, scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson warned that modern societies were contaminating the ecosystems they depend on with “dangerous and even lethal materials”. 7. January 29, 2026 | Santo Mornica Daily Press
Toxic Pesticide Remains in Widespread Use Across California Despite 2005 Phaseout Recommendation
Twenty years after officials recommended phasing out methyl bromide, the toxic pesticide remains widespread in California. New UCLA research shows some communities face exposure nearly double state safety recommendations, with port areas like Long Beach at highest risk. 8. January 12, 2026 | The New Lede
Long-term exposure to chlorpyrifos linked to Parkinson’s disease
People from California farm communities that had long-term exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos were more than twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease compared to residents without exposure, according to a new study. 9. January 11, 2026 | The Guardian
‘There’s a dark side to floristry’: are pesticides making workers seriously ill – or worse?
Unlike in food, there is no upper limit on the amount of pesticide residue levels in flowers. But after French officials linked the death of a florist’s child to exposure in pregnancy, many in the industry are now raising the alarm 10. January 10, 2026 | New York Post
‘Forever chemicals’ now linked to scary disease in teens
A new study raises fresh concerns, suggesting that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during adolescence may sharply increase the risk of developing a dangerous condition that often goes unnoticed until it has caused serious damage. 11. January 9, 2026 | Emerging Contaminants
E-waste recycling and trash incineration tied to flame retardant contamination in eggs
A recent review published found that eggs from chickens raised near waste disposal sites contained high levels of bromated flame retardants (BFRs), a class of long-lasting toxic industrial chemicals. 12. January 8, 2026 | The Guardian
Studies link some food preservatives to higher diabetes and cancer risk
Higher consumption of some food preservatives is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, two studies suggest. The findings, published in the medical journals Nature Communications and the BMJ, may have important public health implications given the ubiquitous use of these additives globally, researchers said. 13. January 8, 2026 | The Guardian
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact 14. January 7, 2026 | Wisconsin Public Radio
High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness
Findings from a long-running project have already shown high levels of PFAS in nestling bald eagles across Wisconsin. Now researchers are looking to gauge the effects on their health. 15. January 7, 2026 | Mongabay
Indonesia’s illegal gold boom leaves a toxic legacy of mercury pollution
A nearly 70% rise in global gold prices has accelerated illegal gold mining across Indonesia, including in Bukit Gajah Berani, a forest buffer next to Kerinci Seblat National Park, threatening critical tiger habitat and protected forests nationwide. 16. January 5, 2026 | Investigate Midwest
Increased pesticide use in Illinois is killing native oaks
While the amount of acres of soybeans and corn has remained stable for the past 25 years, the use of pesticides in Illinois has doubled. The state’s oldest trees are getting sick from the drift. 17. January 5, 2026 | Mongabay
Disease-carrying microplastics in the air we breathe
A new study from Indian megacities identifies inhalable microplastics as an emerging air pollutant. These micron-sized particles not only bypass barriers in the nose to reach the lungs but also carry pathogens that could find a host in human body and multiply. 18. January 2, 2026 | Grist
Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it’s worse than you think
Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires globally may be 70 percent higher than once believed. 19. December 31, 2025 | Newsweek
Popular Imported Fish Carry Human Health Risks
A link between eating certain imported fish and exposure to potentially toxic chemicals has been revealed by new research. 20. December 22, 2025 | M Live
Thousands of U.S. farmers have Parkinson’s. They blame a deadly pesticide.
Paraquat, a heavily regulated weed killer, is banned in more than 70 countries, but still legal in the United States. It's the subject of thousands of lawsuits claiming it’s linked to Parkinson’s disease. 21. December 20, 2025 | Le Monde
More than 1.7 million French schoolchildren face high 'pesticide pressure' levels
InvestigationLe Monde and a team of 10 scientists have established a barometer to measure the potential pesticide exposure level around every French school. 22. December 19, 2025 | PNAS
PFAS exposure linked to a nearly 200% increase in infant mortality, study finds
The infants of New Hampshire mothers whose water sources flowed through sites contaminated by PFAS experienced significantly higher rates of adverse health outcomes, and even death 23. December 19, 2025 | The Independent
How global seafood trade is moving ‘forever chemicals’ from contaminated waters to dinner plates
New study finds consumption patterns and trade matter as much as where fish are caught. 24. December 18, 2025 | The New Lede
Ultra-processed diets drive obesity and climate change — but solutions are within reach
Diets around the world dependent on ultra-processed foods and animal-based agriculture are driving obesity rates and climate change, but solutions exist that would bolster health, and save money and the planet, according to a new review. 25. December 16, 2025 | Michigan Advance
Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space
While access to nature bring mental health benefits, air pollution and poor walkability create barriers
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