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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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251. July 2, 2023 | The Guardian
Low emission zones are improving health, studies show
Review of research finds particularly clear evidence that LEZs in cities reduce heart and circulatory problems. 252. June 29, 2023 | Euractiv
Endocrine disrupting chemicals: a silent threat for children’s development
Dr. Anders Juul, a paediatric endocrinologist in Copenhagen, explains how children are exposed to these chemicals and the health issues this can cause them, both as kids and as adults. 253. June 29, 2023 | Environmental health News
How to avoid the next PFAS crisis
About a decade ago, researchers at the German Environment Agency noticed a hole in chemical regulation. 254. June 28, 2023 | The Converation
The ugly side of beauty: Chemicals in cosmetics threaten college-age women's reproductive health
Finding cosmetics that are free of hormone- disrupting chemicals often means paying more. An epidemiologist explains the risk, particularly for young women. 255. June 27, 2023 | TBS News
A vicious toxic 'lead' cycle: Illegal lead battery factories, pollution and 'unauthorised' e-rickshaws
We take a look at the unregulated ecosystem of lead factories in the country, the uptick in its demand (due to the rise in e-rickshaws), detrimental repercussions and the potential for crores of revenue if the industry was effectively put under regulations. 256. June 26, 2023 | The Star
As air quality worsens, is now the time to buy a respirator?
One person who used a respirator to combat wildfire smoke earlier this month said he wants to empower people to use the mask that works best for them. 257. June 26, 2023 | Environmental Health News
What are endocrine-disrupting chemicals?
Nearly all people have endocrine-disrupting chemicals in their bodies. Here’s what these chemicals are and how we can avoid exposure to them. 258. June 25, 2023 | CNBC
What to expect from work the next time wildfires poison your commute
Google told workers on the U.S. East Coast to work-from-home earlier in June when Canadian wildfire smoke sent air quality to dangerous levels for human health, but that was not a step many companies took. 259. June 23, 2023 | EURO News
The EU and UK exported 1,000 tonnes of a banned pesticide to poorer countries, investigation reveals
This dangerous fungicide was banned in the EU three years ago. So why is it still being sent to developing countries? 260. June 23, 2023 | Reuters
'Alarming' rise in diabetes expected globally by 2050, study says
Every country in the world will see rates of diabetes rise in the next 30 years without action, according to a new global study. 261. June 22, 2023 | The Guardian
Revealed: A toxic metal is in a US city’s air – and may be harming children’s brains
The Guardian finds children in Portland, Oregon, could have lower test scores due to lead emissions from a nearby racetrack, one of dozens across the US to use toxic leaded gasoline. 262. June 21, 2023 | The New York TImes
Opinion: Are wine, chocolate and artificial sweeteners good for you? Nutrition science needs a reboot
Nutrition science needs a credibility revolution. 263. June 21, 2023 | National Geographic
What BPA can do to our bodies—and how to limit your exposure
The chemical used to make plastics is more prevalent than ever and remains unregulated in the U.S.—despite thousands of studies showing “overwhelming evidence of harm.” 264. June 21, 2023 | MSN
Gold mine faces licence ban over ongoing air pollution
NSW's environmental watchdog says it is ready to take strong action against a dirty gold mine operating near a major outback regional centre. 265. June 21, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Researchers and clinicians acknowledge the role of chemicals in spurring obesity
For the first time, prominent obesity researchers and clinicians have acknowledged the potential role of environmental chemicals in the obesity public health crisis. 266. June 20, 2023 | Grist
Race has to be a factor in efforts to decrease air pollution
A new study shows that decreasing greenhouse gases alone isn't enough to save neighborhoods of color from toxic air pollution. 267. June 19, 2023 | The Guardian
Action to tackle air pollution failing to keep up with research
Globally, outdoor air pollution is second only to tobacco as greatest cause of lung and respiratory cancers. 268. June 19, 2023 | The Guardian
EPA sued over reapproval of toxic herbicides using Agent Orange chemical
Federal suit brought by public health groups alleges agency’s science shows human risks and harm to endangered species. 269. June 19, 2023 | The New York TImes
Study compares gas stove fumes to secondhand cigarette smoke
One burner could raise indoor concentrations of benzene, which is linked to cancer risk, above levels that have prompted investigations when detected outdoors. 270. June 14, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Are you replenishing your electrolytes with a dose of PFAS?
Nine electrolyte products have detectable levels of total fluorine, an indicator of the group of chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation. 271. June 2, 2023 | Stanford Medicine
Turmeric’s unexpected link to lead poisoning in Bangladesh
Scientists find that a colorant that makes turmeric more yellow is the leading source of high lead levels in pregnant women in Bangladesh. 272. June 1, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Recycling plastics “extremely problematic” due to toxic chemical additives
Plastics contain toxic chemicals that can enter products and interact to create new harmful substances during the recycling process, a new report from Greenpeace and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) shows. 273. May 12, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Testing finds glyphosate in two popular oat milks
Two out of 13 popular brands of oat milk had detectable levels of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, according to a new report from Mamavation. 274. May 9, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Scientists warn of disinfectant dangers
Disinfectants have had a moment since the COVID-19 pandemic began — and scientists are warning that this widespread use is spurring health problems, antimicrobial resistance and harming the environment. 275. May 5, 2023 | Environmental Health News
Toxic exposures accumulate in more than 100 categories of consumer products
Products used at home and in the workplace frequently contain toxic chemicals that are linked to reproductive and developmental harms, and cancers, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology.
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