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1201. September 24, 2020 | Enterprise-Record
Local impacts of wildfire smoke connected to rise in recent deaths, researchers say
California deaths due to wildfire smoke on the rise, as most of the state was exposed to heavy concentrations of dangerous chemicals during massive wildfires. 1202. September 24, 2020 | VOX
Wildfires 2020: Scientists fear smoke could lead to long-term lung damage
During the peak of the recent wildfires, cities like Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, suffered some of the dirtiest air in the world, making breathing the air like smoking a pack of cigarettes in a day. 1203. September 24, 2020 | Trib Live
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County officials talk about household lead issues with experts
Children exposed to lead have lower IQs and are more likely to develop attention deficit disorders, and adults who are exposed are at greater risk for heart disease. That's what a leading researcher of the problem told Pittsburgh City Council members Tuesday. 1204. September 24, 2020 | The New York Times
These everyday chemicals may be hurting pregnant women and their babies
PFAS, industrial chemicals used to waterproof jackets and grease-proof fast-food containers, may disrupt pregnancy with lasting effects. 1205. September 24, 2020 | Forbes
Some cities see air pollution surge after Covid lockdowns
As countries have emerged from strict Covid-19 lockdowns over the past months, air pollution has seen a significant surge, according to a new report released today. 1206. September 23, 2020 | ABC News
How to protect yourself from low air quality, pollution amid raging wildfires
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to both animals and humans, and people with preexisting lung conditions, children and pregnant women are especially at risk for becoming seriously ill from poor air quality. 1207. September 23, 2020 | New York Post
Particles from air pollution found in placentas of pregnant women: study
Potentially toxic carbon- and metal-rich air pollution particles from street traffic have been found in the placentas of pregnant women for the first time, according to new research. 1208. September 23, 2020 | New York Post
Particles from air pollution found in placentas of pregnant women: study
Potentially toxic carbon- and metal-rich air pollution particles from street traffic have been found in the placentas of pregnant women for the first time, according to new research. 1209. September 23, 2020 | Navy Times
Are military efforts to clean up and replace toxic ‘forever chemicals’ cutting it?
PFAS contamination has become a military-wide problem, with more than 700 military installations having either confirmed or suspected cases of contamination. 1210. September 22, 2020 | Chemical & Engineering News
EU agency sets limit on PFAS in food
The latest recommendations from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), released Sept. 17, set a limit for combined exposure to 4 PFAS of 4.4 nanograms/kilogram (parts per trillion). 1211. September 22, 2020 | Environmental Health News
Long-banned toxics are still accumulating in Great Lakes birds—as new chemical threats emerge
Decades ago several bird species in the Great Lakes—including the iconic bald eagle—faced an uncertain future because toxic chemicals were threatening their populations. 1212. September 22, 2020 | Environmental Health News
Long-banned toxics are still accumulating in Great Lakes birds—as new chemical threats emerge
Decades ago several bird species in the Great Lakes—including the iconic bald eagle—faced an uncertain future because toxic chemicals were threatening their populations. 1213. September 21, 2020 | The Denver Post
Colorado testing fish for PFAS in new push to prevent harm from "forever chemicals"
Efforts to contain PFAS reflect growing concerns about unregulated contaminants degrading groundwater, soil and drinking water. 1214. September 18, 2020 | The New York Times
How to protect children from wildfire smoke
Even if flames are far away, smoke can travel and threaten kids’ health. But staying inside has trade-offs too. 1215. September 18, 2020 | The New York Times
How to protect children from wildfire smoke
Even if flames are far away, smoke can travel and threaten kids’ health. But staying inside has trade-offs too. 1216. September 17, 2020 | The Allegheny Front
Study: Air pollution increases risk of stroke in people with AFib
People with the heart disorder, atrial fibrillation, who are exposed to greater levels of air pollution have a 1.2-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers who live with less pollution. 1217. September 16, 2020 | Fast Company
What does wildfire smoke do to our long-term health?
The West Coast is looking at a future where cities are enveloped with smoke every summer. The health effects could be serious. 1218. September 15, 2020 | DW
All 20 biodiversity targets missed as pollution, climate change rage on: UN report
The world has failed to meet any of its biodiversity targets, the UN said in a landmark report published every five years. Extinction rates would likely have been three to four times higher without conservation efforts. 1219. September 15, 2020 | Bloomberg CityLab
Mapping the wildfire smoke choking the western U.S.
Using thousands of PurpleAir sensors, a community of tech enthusiasts and health-conscious residents are capturing a real-time portrait of an environmental crisis. 1220. September 15, 2020 | The New York Times
How to get better air quality
Breathing particulates is never good for your health, and in a disaster like the California wildfires, the risks are severe. 1221. September 14, 2020 | The Tyee
The big smoke
‘A regular thing?’ Scenes from Vancouver, where air quality has been declared among the world’s worst. 1222. September 14, 2020 | The Washington Post
Dense smoke smothers West Coast, shutting residents indoors and complicating fire response
Officials and health experts urged residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, keep doors and windows closed, and use fans and air conditioners to keep air circulating in their homes. 1223. September 14, 2020 | UN Environment
UN-backed label launched to help shoppers choose environmentally friendly rice
Bangkok – A new ecolabel launched today by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) will help shoppers reduce their environmental impact by identifying rice that has been sustainably produced 1224. September 13, 2020 | ABC7 News
Poor air quality causing headaches, taking toll on Bay Area residents' mental health
With COVID-19, wildfires and the worst air quality the Bay Area has seen in recent years, it's no wonder why a psychologist is seeing an increase in isolation and depression. 1225. September 11, 2020 | ProPublica
New research shows disproportionate rate of coronavirus deaths in polluted areas
The type of pollution emitted by many chemical plants in Louisiana's industrial corridor is correlated with increased coronavirus deaths, according to new peer-reviewed research from SUNY and ProPublica.
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